Genetic Wonder Quiz

Genetic Wonder Quiz

Test your knowledge on DNA and genetics with these 12 questions! See if you can answer all 12 questions correctly

published on August 01, 2024
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What does DNA stand for?

Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Do Not Alter
Digital Nucleotide Assembly
Deoxyribonucleotide Acetate
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Where is DNA located in a eukaryotic cell?

Where is DNA located in a eukaryotic cell?
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic Reticulum
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What is a gene?

A unit of heredity
A type of protein
A type of lipid
A type of carbohydrate
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Which of the following is a genetic disorder?

Down Syndrome
Malaria
Diabetes
Asthma
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What is the function of RNA in gene expression?

To transcribe and translate genes
To replicate DNA
To store genetic information
To produce energy
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What is a Punnett square used for?

Predicting genetic outcomes of offspring
Measuring DNA length
Studying RNA structure
Creating new genes
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How many chromosomes do humans typically have?

How many chromosomes do humans typically have?
46
23
20
30
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What are the building blocks of DNA?

Nucleotides
Amino Acids
Carbohydrates
Lipids
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Which scientist is credited with discovering the double helix structure of DNA?

James Watson and Francis Crick
Gregor Mendel
Charles Darwin
Rosalind Franklin
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What is the process by which DNA is copied called?

DNA replication
Transcription
Translation
Protein synthesis
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What is the study of how traits are inherited called?

What is the study of how traits are inherited called?
Genetics
Biology
Chemistry
Geology
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Which of the following is not a nucleotide base in DNA?

Which of the following is not a nucleotide base in DNA?
Uracil
Adenine
Guanine
Thymine