DNA structure

Question 1

Where is the genetic information stored?

Answer 1

Nucleus

Question 2

Name the chemcial found in the genetic material

Answer 2

DNA

Question 3

Name the molecule shown in the picture

Answer 3

DNA

Question 4

Name the shape of a DNA molecule

Answer 4

Double helix

Question 5

Why is DNA described as a double helix?

Answer 5

Two strands

Twisted into a helix shape

Question 6

Describe the shape of the molecule shown in the picture

Answer 6

Double helix

Question 7

Define the term gene

Answer 7

Small section of DNA on a chromosome which codes for a particular sequence of amino acids to make a specific protein

Question 8

Name the structures found in the nucleus that contain DNA

Answer 8

Chromosomes

Question 9

Define the term genome

Answer 9

Entire genentic material of the organism

Question 10

Why is a knowledge of the human genome important?

Answer 10

Improve medicine in the future

Search for genes linked to different types of disease

Understand and treat inherited disorders

Use to trace human migration patterns from the past