Information for our bodies are contained in segments of DNA called , which determine our .
The diagram below shows two molecules which carry genetic information.

Describe two ways you can tell the difference between them.
Classify structures W and Z.
Not all answers will be used.

Gene
Chromosome
DNA
Nucleotide
Chromatin
Structure W (one item only)
Structure Z (one item only)
Match the nitrogen bases to the correct molecule.
Guanine (G)
Uracil (U)
Adenine (A)
Thymine (T)
Cytosine (C)
DNA
RNA
Both DNA and RNA
Match the statement to the correct molecule.
Single Helix (Single Stranded)
CANNOT leave the nucleus
Double Helix (Double Stranded)
CAN leave the nucleus
Deoxyribose
Ribose
DNA
RNA
Determine which phrase applies to DNA, RNA, or both.
DNA | RNA | |
|---|---|---|
Contains nucleic acids | ||
Thymine | ||
Uracil | ||
Found in cytoplasm in prokaryotes | ||
Found in cytoplasm in eukaryotes | ||
Contains A, G, C |
Determine which phrase applies to DNA, RNA, or both.
DNA | RNA | |
|---|---|---|
Deoxyribose | ||
Ribose | ||
Single stranded | ||
Double stranded | ||
Can leave the nucleus | ||
Cannot leave the nucleus |
Which molecule contains the sugar ribose?
Which molecule contains the sugar deoxyribose?
If a molecule is double-stranded, then it is...
If a molecule is single-stranded, then it is...
Which molecule contains thymine?
Which molecule contains uracil?
Which molecule contains adenine, cytosine, and guanine?