by alex
DNA, the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life, is a marvel of nature. From its double-helix structure to its role in heredity, DNA is fundamental to our understanding of biology. This quiz will challenge your knowledge and deepen your appreciation for this incredible molecule. Ready to put your DNA knowledge to the test? Let’s get started!
DNA Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the full form of DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
Dioxyribonucleic Acid
Dioxyribose Nucleic Acid
2. Who are credited with the discovery of the DNA double helix structure?
James Watson and Francis Crick
Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins
Gregor Mendel and Charles Darwin
Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr
3. What are the four nucleotide bases in DNA?
Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine
Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine
Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Glycine
Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Glycine
4. In which part of the cell is DNA primarily located?
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Ribosome
Golgi apparatus
5. Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?
Helicase
DNA polymerase
Ligase
Primase
6. What is the function of mRNA in the process of protein synthesis?
To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome
To form the structure of the ribosome
To bring amino acids to the ribosome
To catalyze the formation of peptide bonds
7. Which of the following statements about DNA replication is true?
DNA replication is semi-conservative
DNA replication is conservative
DNA replication is dispersive
DNA replication occurs in the cytoplasm
8. What is a gene?
A segment of DNA that codes for a protein
A type of cell
A molecule that carries oxygen
A structure that produces energy
9. What is the purpose of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) in molecular biology?
To amplify DNA sequences
To sequence DNA
To edit genes
To transcribe RNA
10. Which of the following is NOT a type of RNA?
mRNA
tRNA
rRNA
dRNA
