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WorksheetsDNA Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
In what year was DNA discovered?
1945
1953
1960
1975
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
A method used to amplify DNA sequences.
A technique for sequencing RNA.
A process for protein synthesis.
A method for DNA repair.
Restriction fragment
A piece of RNA generated by transcription.
A piece of DNA generated by cutting with restriction enzymes.
A segment of protein synthesized by ribosomes.
A fragment of mRNA used in translation.
DNA Fingerprint (profile)
A unique pattern of DNA characteristics used for identification.
A method for cloning DNA sequences.
A technique for measuring DNA replication rates.
A process for editing genetic material.
Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)
A database used by law enforcement to store and compare DNA profiles.
A system for tracking criminal activity across states.
A method for analyzing fingerprints in crime scenes.
A software for managing police records and reports.
What nitrogen base pairs with Cytosine?
Adenine
Thymine
Guanine
Uracil
Chromosome
A structure within cells that contains DNA and carries genetic information.
A type of protein that helps in cell division.
A small organelle responsible for energy production.
A molecule that transports oxygen in the blood.
What scientist established DNA and its structure?
Watson & Crick
Albert Einstein
Marie Curie
Isaac Newton
Short tandem repeats (STR)
Repeating sequences of DNA used in genetic profiling.
Single nucleotide polymorphisms found in mitochondrial DNA.
Long sequences of RNA involved in protein synthesis.
Unique identifiers for individual chromosomes.
Intron
A segment of a gene that codes for proteins.
A segment of a gene that does not code for proteins and is removed during RNA processing.
A type of RNA that carries amino acids to the ribosome.
A region of DNA that is always expressed.
Polymorphism
The occurrence of two or more variants of a gene in a population.
A type of genetic mutation that occurs in a single individual.
The process by which organisms adapt to their environment over generations.
A method of gene editing used to create genetically modified organisms.
Exon
A segment of a gene that codes for proteins.
A non-coding region of DNA.
A type of RNA that carries genetic information.
A protein that helps in DNA replication.
What nitrogen base pairs with Adenine
Cytosine
Guanine
Thymine
Uracil
The two sides of the DNA Ladder are held together loosely by?
Ionic Bonds
Covalent Bonds
Hydrogen Bonds
Peptide Bonds
Primer
A long strand of DNA that codes for proteins.
A short strand of DNA or RNA used to initiate DNA synthesis.
A type of enzyme that unwinds DNA during replication.
A segment of DNA that is removed during RNA splicing.
Electrophoresis
A technique used to separate DNA, RNA, or proteins based on size and charge.
A method for amplifying DNA sequences.
A process for sequencing proteins.
A technique for measuring the concentration of nucleic acids.
Allele
A variant form of a gene.
A type of chromosome.
A genetic mutation.
A protein structure.
Gene
A unit of heredity that is transferred from parent to offspring and determines characteristics.
A type of protein that helps in muscle contraction.
A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait.
A cellular structure that produces energy for the cell.
Karyotype
A visual representation of chromosomes in a cell, used to identify genetic abnormalities.
A method for measuring the size of DNA molecules.
A type of genetic mutation that affects chromosome structure.
A technique for cloning genes in a laboratory.
Restriction enzyme
An enzyme that cuts DNA at specific sequences.
A protein that synthesizes RNA from DNA.
An enzyme that repairs damaged DNA.
A molecule that transports amino acids to ribosomes.
