DNA-get to know DNA

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6th - 8th Grade

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Tamicka Bonnick

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27 Slides • 39 Questions

Open Ended

Why is understanding the structure of DNA important for studying genetics and heredity?

Type response here

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary function of DNA in living organisms?

To store genetic information

To provide energy for cellular processes

To transport oxygen in the blood

To break down nutrients

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Select

Which scientists contributed to the discovery of the DNA double helix structure?

(select TWO answers)

James Watson and Francis Crick

Charles Darwin and Gregor Mendel

Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins

All of the above

Multiple Choice

In 1952 Rosalind Franklin took the x-ray photograph shown below, which gave the world its first look at DNA. By studying this photograph, scientists gained knowledge about the —

role of DNA in protein synthesis

mutation of nucleotide sequences in DNA

sequence of DNA that makes up the human genome

double-helix structure of DNA

Labelling

Label the nucleotide

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Phosphate

Sugar

Nitrogenous base

Hotspot

Select ALL the Phosphate Group

Hotspot

Select ALL the NITROGEN BASES in the picture (4 total)

Hotspot

Which arrow is pointing to the sugar?

Apples grow on Trees

Cars are parked in the Garrage

Match

Match the following BASES

Multiple Choice

What are the 4 nitrogen bases?

adenine, thymine, cytoplasm, and guanine

adenine, thymine cytosine, and guanine

adenine, thymine, cytosine, and gylcerol

adenine, thymine, cytosine, and glucose

Multiple Choice

In DNA, Guanine bonds with ______________.

Guanine

Thymine

Cytosine

Adenine

Multiple Choice

In DNA, Adenine bonds with ______________.

Guanine

Thymine

Cytosine

Adenine

Multiple Choice

Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand
ATG TGA CAG

ATG TGA CAG

TAC ACT GTC

GTA AGT GAC

CAT TCA CTG

Multiple Choice

How many strands is DNA made out of?

billions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a component (part) of a DNA nucleotide?

Phosphate group

Nitrogen base

Deoxyribose sugar

Amino acid

Labelling

Label the DNA model

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Nitrogen Base

Nucleotide

Sugar Phosphate Backbone

Labelling

Using the labels, identify the parts of a DNA molecule.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Hydrogen bond

Base pair

Nitrogen Base

Sugar

Nucleotide

Phosphate

Open Ended

Explain the importance of nucleotide monomers in the structure of DNA.

Type response here

Hotspot

Tap on the part of DNA that is the code for your traits

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of DNA in living organisms?

To store genetic information

To provide energy for cells

To help in digestion

To transport oxygen

Match

Match the following

Phosphate

Sugar

Nitrogen base

Hydrogen bond

Helps create the backbone of DNA

Connected to Phosphate and Nitrogen base

Creates "rungs" of DNA, can be adenine, thymine, cytosine or guanine

Connects the two sides of DNA to each other

Nucleotide

Multiple Select

Which of the following are correct base pairings in DNA?

Adenine with Thymine

Guanine with Cytosine

Adenine with Cytosine

Thymine with Guanine

Multiple Choice

Which four chemical units make up the genetic code in DNA?

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine

Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine, Uracil

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Uracil

Open Ended

How does grouping letters into words help us understand the meaning of a DNA sequence?

Type response here

Open Ended

Explain how the genetic code functions as a language for cells.

Type response here

Fill in the Blanks

Open Ended

What traits do genes help determine in humans?

Type response here

Open Ended

Describe the relationship between chromosomes, DNA, and genes.

Type response here

Multiple Choice

Where are genes located within a cell?

In the nucleus

In the cytoplasm

On the cell membrane

In the mitochondria

Open Ended

Explain how the information in genes leads to the production of proteins in cells.

Type response here

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the role of amino acids in relation to DNA and proteins?

Amino acids are coded by DNA and are the building blocks of proteins.

Amino acids are the genetic material found in chromosomes.

Amino acids form the backbone of DNA strands.

Amino acids are responsible for storing genetic information.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are true about the sequence of DNA bases and traits?

The order of DNA bases can determine specific traits.

All DNA sequences code for the same traits.

DNA base sequence has no effect on hair type.

Traits are only determined by environmental factors.

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

What is the role of triplet codons in DNA?

They build amino acids, which are units of proteins.

They create carbohydrates for energy.

They store genetic information only.

They form water molecules.

Open Ended

Explain how proteins and amino acids are related in the human body.

Type response here

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of genes in humans? (Pick 2 answers)

Building and maintaining the body

Passing traits from parents to children

Producing energy directly

Regulating water levels

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, what is one characteristic of DNA that you found most interesting or surprising?

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