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This formative assessment is a collection of multiple choice, free response, and matching questions based on the structure of human DNA and the inheritance of traits. All questions are required.

Based on the standard HS-LS3-1 Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits; The Role and Structure of DNA.

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1

This is a picture of what?

1

What does DNA stand for?

Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid

Deoxyribose Nuclear Acid

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Double Ribose Nucleic Acid

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2

DNA is made up of four nitrogenous bases and pairings. Select all correct pairings.

Cytosine (C) and Adenine (A)

Cytosine (C) and Guanine (G)

Adenine (A) and Thymine (T)

Adenine (A) and Uracil (U)

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Strands of DNA are found in what organelle of the cell?

Nucleus

Mitochondria

Ribosomes

Golgi Apparatus

1

What holds the nitrogen bases together?

1

An "abnormality" is what would happen if the base sequence of DNA changed?

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3

Draw and label a DNA strand.

1

How many chromosomes do humans typically have?

1

What purpose does DNA ultimately serve?

Holds genetic information

Stores essential instructions for growth and development

Ensures the holding and passing down of hereditary traits

Acts as a blueprint for cellular processes

All of the above