Review Sheet: DNA Test
44 questions (23 matching, 21 multiple choice)
I can…
My studying resources are…
o Notes: DNA
o Jobs of DNA Notes (prezi is posted online)
 Label the parts of DNA.
o DNA to Protein Sentences
 Identify the part of DNA that contains the
o Notes: Types of Reproduction
message.
o Ms. Nicholas’ Review Powerpoint (posted online)
 Distinguish between DNA, genes,
Vocab (wordbank)
chromosomes.
 Replicate a sequence of DNA
 Transcribe a sequence of mRNA.
 Translate a sequence of mRNA codons into
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amino acids using the Genetic Code Chart.
(Pay attention to start and stop codons)
Compare and contrast DNA and mRNA in
terms of base pairing, how many strands they
have, and their location.
Put the steps in order from DNA to the final
protein product.
Interpret pictures of the steps from DNA to
mRNA.
Rank the relative sizes of the parts of the cell
involved in making a protein.
Compare and contrast sexual and asexual
reproduction.
Understand the basics of meiosis (half of DNA
from each parent)
1) A change in the DNA sequence.
__________________.
2) Type of reproduction that only needs
one organism. __________________.
3) DNA stands
for____________________________.
4) One set of chromosomes__________.
5) mRNA is converted into an amino
acid sequence. _____________.
6) DNA is found in the ______________.
7) The 3D shape of DNA is
__________________.
DNA
nucleus
DNA
Gene
Chromosome
Backbone
Base
Adenine
Guanine
Cytosine
Thymine
Double Helix
Deoxyribonucleic
acid
Replication
Watson and
Crick
Wilkins
Franklin
mutation
Jobs of DNA
uracil
mRNA
codon
amino acid
protein
ribosome
transcription
translation
Types of
Reproduction
fertilization
egg
sperm
gamete
homologous
chromosome
crossing over
sexual reproduction
asexual reproduction
meiosis
Haploid
Diploid
8) The sides of the DNA ladder is called
the __________________.
9) An egg and a sperm fuse together to
become this. __________________.
10) Two sets of chromosomes. ________.
11) A copy of the same chromosome
from mom and a copy from dad.
__________________________.
12) Location of translation. ___________.
13) Part of DNA that contains the
message. __________________.
14) DNA and proteins. _______________.
15) Smallest functional unit of DNA.
____________.
16) Described the 3D structure of DNA
using molecular models. Won a nobel prize.
________________.
17) Molecule that has the bases ATCG.
__________.
18) Term for egg or sperm. __________.
19) Molecule that has the bases AUCG.
______________.
20) DNA is copied. __________________.
21) Described structure of DNA using xray diffraction. Did not receive a nobel
prize. __________________.
22) A sperm swims up the female
reproductive tract and reaches the egg.
__________________.
23) Creates 4 haploid cells that are
genetically different from parent cell.
__________________.
24) Base that mRNA has but DNA does
not. __________________.
25) Gave another scientist’s data to
Watson and Crick. __________________.
26) Male gamete. __________________.
27) Female gamete ________________.
28) Process in meiosis that produces
genetic variety. __________________.
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29) Rank from smallest to largest.
(amino acid, codon, mRNA base, cell,
protein, atom).
30) Rank from smallest to largest. (gene,
DNA, chromosome, nucleus, atom, cell)
33) transcribe and translate this strand of
DNA:
AGCTAC
mRNA:
amino acids:
34) Mitosis (A)
Meiosis (B)
Place A, B or A&B next to the statements below.
31) Put the steps of protein synthesis in
order (1-5).
__ mRNA leaves the nucleus
__DNA is transcribed into mRNA
__mRNA is translated into an amino
acid sequence
__mRNA attaches to the ribosome
__many amino acid sequences
combine to create a protein
32) Replicate this strand of DNA:
AGCTAC
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Replication occurs. _______
2 divisions. _______.
Asexual reproduction. _______
Starts with diploid cells. _______
DNA is transferred in
chromosomes_______
Ends with 2 diploid cells. _______
Genetic variety. _______
Ends with 4 haploid gametes. _______
1 division. _______
n cells produced. _______
No genetic variety. _______
Crossing over. _______.
2n cells produced. _______
Sexual reproduction.