DNA/RNA

Question 1

Chromosomes

Answer 1

A threadlike structure within a cell’s nucleus that contains DNA that is passed from one generation to the next

Question 2

Double Helix

Answer 2

The twisted ladder structure of DNA

Question 3

Nitrogen Bases

Answer 3

Molecules that contain nitrogen and other elements to make up the rungs of the DNA

Question 4

Adenine

Answer 4

One of the for nitrogen bases that makes up the rungs of DNA. Represented by A

Question 5

Thymine

Answer 5

One of the for nitrogen bases that makes up the rungs of DNA. Represented by T

Question 6

Guanine

Answer 6

One of the for nitrogen bases that makes up the rungs of DNA. Represented by G

Question 7

Cytosine

Answer 7

One of the for nitrogen bases that makes up the rungs of DNA. Represented by C

Question 8

Gene

Answer 8

A section of a DNA molecule that contains the information to code for one specific protein.

Question 9

DNA Replication

Answer 9

The process in which an identical copy of a DNA strand is formed for a new cell

Question 10

RNA

Answer 10

A messenger that carries genetic code from the DNA inside the nucleus to the cytoplasm

Question 11

Uracil

Answer 11

Replaces thymine in RNA

Question 12

DNA

Answer 12

The genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring