Lesson 4.6.1.4
4.6.1.4 DNA and the genome Quiz: AQA Biology, Unit 6
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What is the genetic material in the nucleus of a cell made of?
- DNA
- Protein
- Lipid
- Glucose
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What shape does DNA form as a polymer of two strands?
- A flat sheet
- A double helix
- A sphere
- A single strand
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Where is DNA contained in a cell?
- In chromosomes
- In vacuoles
- In ribosomes only
- In cell membranes
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What is a small section of DNA on a chromosome called?
- Gamete
- Nucleotide
- Gene
- Genome
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What does each gene code for to make a protein?
- Fatty acid chain
- Amino acid sequence
- Monosaccharide sequence
- Nucleotide backbone
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Which term describes the entire genetic material of an organism?
- Gene pool
- Allele
- Genome
- Chromosome
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Which field will benefit greatly from understanding the human genome?
- Ecology
- Astronomy
- Medicine
- Agriculture
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Which medical application relies on knowledge of the human genome?
- Producing antibodies
- Finding disease genes
- Neutralising toxins
- Killing bacteria
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What historical information can scientists trace by studying the human genome?
- Past human migration
- Fossil age
- Ancient climate change
- Extinction dates
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A change in the DNA base sequence of a gene directly alters which molecule?
- Glucose molecule
- Protein produced
- Fatty acid strand
- Starch molecule
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What structures are found inside chromosomes that code for specific proteins?
- Genes
- Ribosomes
- Enzymes
- Lipids
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Why is a DNA molecule classified chemically as a polymer?
- Found in the nucleus
- Made of repeating units
- Contains single strands
- Codes for amino acids
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What are the small sections of DNA located on a chromosome called?
- Genes
- Amino acids
- Proteins
- Nucleotides
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Genome research helps scientists better understand and treat which type of health conditions?
- Inherited disorders
- Communicable diseases
- Deficiency diseases
- Infectious diseases
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Why is mapping the human genome useful when researching inherited disorders?
- Prevents all mutations
- Destroys mutant cells
- Cures viral infections
- Identifies faulty genes
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Which chemical molecule makes up the genetic material in genes?
- Carbohydrate
- Protein
- DNA
- Lipid
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What does a sequence of three DNA bases code for?
- One glucose molecule
- One fatty acid
- One full protein
- One amino acid
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What structure are genes located on?
- Cell membranes
- Chromosomes
- Ribosomes
- Vacuoles
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A gene's code is read to make a protein. What is the protein made of?
- Sugars
- Nucleotides
- Fatty acids
- Amino acids
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Each gene contains a code that determines the sequence of which sub-units?
- Glycerol units
- Amino acids
- Simple sugars
- Fatty acids
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