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1
How is DNA similar to a fingerprint?
Both are found in the nucleus of every cell in the body
Both have a double helix shape
Both are unique to each individual
Both determine physical traits such as height and eye color
2
Which part of the term "deoxyribonucleic acid" indicates where DNA is located?
Oxy
Acid
Nucleic
Ribo
3
The term "double helix" refers to:
The type of cell that contains DNA
The size of a DNA molecule
The number of DNA molecules in each cell
The shape of a DNA molecule
4
Which statement about the chimpanzee genome is true?
It has few genes in common with the human genome
It is identical to the human genome
It has not been mapped by researchers
It shares many genes with the human genome
5
DNA can best be compared to a building's:
Bricks
Rooms
Residents
Blueprint
6
There are ___________ of different kinds of proteins in the human body.
Billions
Thousands
Millions
Hundreds
7
Which of these is an example of genetic modification?
Mapping the genome of the giant squid
Adding a gene for mold resistance to corn DNA
Comparing the genes of children to their parents
Getting a flu shot
8
All _____ have DNA
Living organisms
Human cells
Chemical compounds
Solid objects
9
How many chromosomes do humans have in their body (somatic) cells?
100
23
46
20,000
10
The function of _____ is not entirely known.
Non-coding DNA
Base pairs
Genes
Adenine