by wilmer.parker
DNA, the blueprint of life, holds the secrets to our genetic makeup and ancestry. This quiz will take you through the fascinating world of DNA, unraveling the complexities of genetic codes, inheritance patterns, and the science behind genetic testing. Whether you’re a genetics enthusiast or just curious about how DNA shapes our lives, this quiz promises to be both informative and exciting. Let’s see how much you know about the building blocks of life!
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DNA Test Online Quiz Questions Overview
1. What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
Deoxyribose Acid
Deoxynucleic Acid
2. Which of the following is NOT a base found in DNA?
Adenine
Guanine
Cytosine
Uracil
3. What is the shape of the DNA molecule?
Single Helix
Double Helix
Triple Helix
Quadruple Helix
4. Who are credited with the discovery of the DNA double helix structure?
Watson and Crick
Mendel and Darwin
Franklin and Wilkins
Sanger and Pauling
5. What is the primary function of DNA?
To store genetic information
To provide energy for cells
To transport nutrients
To act as a structural component
6. Which enzyme is responsible for unzipping the DNA double helix during replication?
DNA Polymerase
Helicase
Ligase
Primase
7. What is a gene?
A segment of DNA that codes for a protein
A type of cell
A molecule that provides energy
A structure within the nucleus
8. Which of the following is a type of genetic mutation?
Insertion
Replication
Translation
Transcription
9. What is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA) in the cell?
To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome
To transport amino acids to the ribosome
To catalyze chemical reactions
To provide structural support
10. What is the process by which DNA is copied before cell division?
Transcription
Translation
Replication
Mutation
11. Which of the following best describes a dominant allele?
An allele that is expressed only in the homozygous state
An allele that is always expressed when present
An allele that is never expressed
An allele that is expressed only in the heterozygous state
12. What is genetic recombination?
The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes
The replication of DNA
The transcription of RNA
The translation of proteins
13. What is the purpose of a DNA test?
To determine genetic relationships
To diagnose genetic disorders
To provide information about ancestry
All of the above
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