DNA Activities Booklet
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Subtopic 1: Structure of DNA
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following is NOT a
component of a nucleotide?
A. Phosphate group
B. Ribose sugar
C. Nitrogenous base
D. Deoxyribose sugar
2. Which base pairs with adenine (A) in
DNA?
A. Cytosine
B. Guanine
C. Thymine
D. Uracil
3. The structure of DNA is described as:
A. Single-stranded
B. Double helix
C. Triple helix
D. Spiral staircase
Biological Terms
1. Define the following terms:
Nucleotide
Double helix
Base pairing
Hydrogen bond
Short Questions
1. Name the four nitrogenous bases found
in DNA.
2. Explain why DNA is referred to as a
"blueprint of life."
3. Describe the role of the sugar-
phosphate backbone in DNA.
Long Questions
1. Draw and label the structure of a DNA
molecule.
2. Explain how the base pairing rule
contributes to the stability of DNA.
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Subtopic 2: Functions of DNA
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the primary function of DNA?
A. To act as a structural component in
cells
B. To store and transmit genetic
information
C. To break down food molecules
D. To transport oxygen
2. Which process does DNA directly guide
in cells?
A. Respiration
B. Protein synthesis
C. Photosynthesis
D. Excretion
3. DNA ensures inheritance through:
A. Protein folding
B. Transcription
C. Replication
D. Mutation
Biological Terms
1. Define the following terms:
Gene
Genetic code
Protein synthesis
Trait
Short Questions
1. List two functions of DNA in living
organisms.
2. Why is DNA replication important before
cell division?
3. How does DNA control the traits of an
organism?
Long Questions
1. Discuss the significance of DNA in
inheritance and variation.
2. Explain the role of DNA in protein
synthesis, including transcription and
translation.
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Subtopic 3: DNA Replication
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which enzyme unwinds the DNA strands
during replication?
A. DNA polymerase
B. Helicase
C. Ligase
D. Primase
2. What does semi-conservative replication
mean?
A. Each new DNA molecule has one old
and one new strand.
B. DNA is copied without using a template.
C. Both strands of DNA are newly
synthesized.
D. Only one strand of DNA is replicated.
3. DNA replication occurs during which
phase of the cell cycle?
A. Prophase
B. Interphase
C. Metaphase
D. Anaphase
Biological Terms
1. Define the following terms:
Template strand
DNA polymerase
Replication fork
Okazaki fragments
Short Questions
1. Name the main enzymes involved in
DNA replication and their functions.
2. Why is replication considered "semi-
conservative"?
3. What is the significance of the
replication fork?
Long Questions
1. Describe the process of DNA replication
step-by-step.
2. Discuss the importance of accuracy in
DNA replication and the potential
consequences of errors.
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This booklet covers key subtopics with a
variety of question types to ensure
thorough understanding and practice.
