Genetic Material Quiz
1. (7.14C) Called the double helix because of its shape, this structure
is found in the nucleus of every cell and contains the genetic
information:
A. Nucleus
B. DNA
C. Cytoplasm
D. RNA
2. (7.14C) In a normal human there are ___________ pairs of
chromosomes in each cell.
A. 10
B. 23
C. 24
D. 46
3. (7.14C) The basic hereditary material found in chromosomes is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
RNA
sugar
Proteins
DNA
4. (7.14 C) What does this structure contain?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Chloroplasts
The genetic material
An organ
A cell
5. (7.14 C) Genes are found
A. in all cells
B. in the nucleus of cells
C. on chromosomes
D. all of these
6.
(7.14 C) When looking under a microscope, which individual unit
would you be able to identify first when moving from low to high
magnification?
A. a gene
B. a chromosome
C. a nucleus
D. all of these would be visible at the same time
7.
(7.14 C) Most cats have 5 toes on each foot, but every once in a
while, a kitten will be born with 6 toes on each foot. Other kittens in
the same litter will have only 5 toes on each foot. A change in which
of the following most likely caused 6 toes in cats?
A. Food
B. Water
C. Nesting sites
D. Genetic material
8.
(7.14 C) Which of the following is the correct organization of genetic
material from smallest to largest?
A. DNA, genes, chromosomes,
Nucleus, cell
B. Genes, chromosomes, DNA,
cell, nucleus
C. Cell, nucleus, genes, DNA,
chromosomes
D. Chromosomes, DNA, cell,
nucleus, genes
9. (7.14 C) Pictured above is
A. An illustration of centrifugal force
B. a freeway system
C. DNA which carries the genetic instructions
D. A type of cell
10. (7.4 A) The magnification of the eyepiece on a compound microscope
is 10X. The magnification of the objective lens is 100X. What is the total
magnification?
A. 10X
B. 100X
C. 110X
D. 1,000X