Genetic Code

Question 1

What basic unit of heredity is found on segments of DNA and are passed on from parent to offspring?

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gene

Question 2

Which of the following incorrectly matches the term with its location?

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Genes are located in a nucleotide.

Question 3

In 1953, who developed the model that is shown below?

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James Watson and Francis Crick

Question 4

As DNA is replicated, which DNA base pair will bond to cytosine?

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guanine

Question 5

What is one benefit of mapping the human genome?

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locating the chromosomal abnormalities that cause disease

Question 6

Which are segments of DNA that code for specific traits?

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genes

Question 7

According to Chargaff's rule, base pairing in DNA should resemble which of the following?

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A = T; C = G

Question 8

Who is credited with creating the first accurate model of DNA?

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James Watson and Francis Crick

Question 9

In which structure is all the genetic information of an organism found?

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DNA

Question 10

Rosalind Franklin is famous for which contribution to the study of DNA?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

creation of an X-ray diffraction image of DNA structure

Genetic Code Answers