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What is the primary function of DNA in an organism?
What is the primary function of DNA in an organism?
Which item in the cell contains the chromosomes?
Which item in the cell contains the chromosomes?
Which option correctly defines a gene?
Which option correctly defines a gene?
What are proteins primarily responsible for in the body?
What are proteins primarily responsible for in the body?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a trait?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a trait?
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What is a mutation?
What is a mutation?
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In the context of genetics, how are traits passed on?
In the context of genetics, how are traits passed on?
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How are DNA and proteins related?
How are DNA and proteins related?
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What is the role of the cell in relation to DNA?
What is the role of the cell in relation to DNA?
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Which base pairs with adenine in a DNA sequence?
Which base pairs with adenine in a DNA sequence?
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Study Notes
DNA Structure and Function
- DNA is a structure containing hereditary factors located within genes on chromosomes.
- DNA's sequence is made of bases (A, T, C, G) that pair up: A with T, and C with G.
Cell Structure and Components
- A cell contains a nucleus, which is the control center.
- Chromosomes, coiled DNA, are within the nucleus.
Genes and Traits
- Genes are small sections on chromosomes.
- Traits are characteristics passed through generations (e.g., hair color, eye color).
- Proteins are necessary to build and repair body parts and are determined by genes.
- Genes code for proteins, which determine traits.
Mutations
- Mutations are changes in DNA's code that can be beneficial, harmful, or have no effect.
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Explore essential concepts in biology, including the structure and function of DNA, the components of cells, and the role of genes in determining traits. Delve into mutations and their effects on heredity and evolution. This quiz will test your knowledge on these fundamental topics in life sciences.