Chromosomes and DNA Quiz

12 questions, 2 print versions, keys included! This DNA quiz has 11 multiple-choice questions and 1 open-response question about the basics of DNA and chromosomes.

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Topics Include:

  • Basic structure of DNA
  • What a “gene” is
  • Chromosomes are the part of the cell that is responsible for heredity
  • XX, XY and looking at karyotype to identify gender and abnormalities
  • 23 pairs of chromosomes, 46 total

There are two versions of this quiz that are nearly identical except for the order of answer choices. So, wandering eyes will see a quiz that looks like their own but will actually have different correct answers.

Teacher Notes:

  • Please Note: This quiz has a few duplicate questions to our DNA/Chromosome Test.
  • ANSWER KEYS INCLUDED.
  • Please note: this DNA quiz is not editable.
  • Supports NGSS MS-LS3-1
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Related Standards:

  • NGSS MS-LS3-1: Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.
  • NGSS MS-LS3-2: Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.

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Grade Levels: 6, 7, 8, 9 NGSS Standards: MS-LS3-1, MS-LS3-2