DNA: The Molecule Of Life! Trivia Quiz

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DNA: The Molecule Of Life! Trivia Quiz - Quiz

DNA is the genomic material in cells that contains the genetic information used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms. DNA is essential for life. It is responsible for the storage and reading of genetic information. DNA is protected by proteins and has several repair mechanisms. It is a double-stranded molecule that forms a double helix. This quiz is all about DNA. Don't worry, you can do it. Just go for it.

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1.

The structure of DNA is described as _______________.
- A.
  
  A single stranded helix
- B.
  
  A double stranded helix
- C.
  
  A single stranded straight line
- D.
  
  A double stranded straight line
2.

A nucleotide consists of a ________, _________, and _________.
- A.
  
  Sugar, phosphate, and base
- B.
  
  Sugar, phosphate, and oxygen
- C.
  
  Oxygen, phosphate, and base
- D.
  
  Oxygen, base, and Nitrogen
3.

DNA is found inside the __________of eukaryotic cells.
- A.
  
  Endoplasmic reticulum
- B.
  
  Ribosome
- C.
  
  Cytoplasm
- D.
  
  Nucleus
4.

The structure of DNA was successfully discovered by ______________.
- A.
  
  Hershey and Chase
- B.
  
  Watson and Crick
- C.
  
  Chargaff
- D.
  
  Oswold Avery
5.

During DNA replication, which enzyme is responsible for breaking the hydrogen bonds between the base pairs.
- A.
  
  Ligase
- B.
  
  DNA polymerase
- C.
  
  Helicase
- D.
  
  DNA primase
6.

Where does transcription occur inside the cell?
- A.
  
  Nucleus
- B.
  
  Cytoplasm
- C.
  
  Ribosome
- D.
  
  None of the above
7.

In a DNA molecule, which base always pairs up with Adenine?
- A.
  
  Andenine
- B.
  
  Thymine
- C.
  
  Guanine
- D.
  
  Cytosine
8.

What is the complementary side to this DNA molecule? ATTCCGG
- A.
  
  ATTCCGG
- B.
  
  TAAGGCC
- C.
  
  CAAGGCC
- D.
  
  UAAGGCC
9.

How many bases make up a codon?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
10.

Which type of mutation is shown below? Original DNA: ATTACCG Mutated DNA: ATTCCG
- A.
  
  Point Mutation
- B.
  
  Frameshift Insertion
- C.
  
  Frameshift Deletion