May 19, 2021

Quiz: Are You a Genetics Genius?

Genes are segments of DNA. They contain instructions for building one or more molecules that help the body work. Researchers in the field of genetics study genes and heredity—how certain traits are passed from parents to their offspring through DNA. NIGMS supports many scientists who investigate the genetics of people and research organisms to better understand human health and disease.

Take our quiz below to test how much you know about genetics. For more quizzes and other fun learning tools, visit our activities and multimedia webpage.

An illustration of a DNA segment.

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#1. Which of these is a part of DNA?
Three cells with spheres in their centers highlighted.

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#2. Where do human, animal, and plant cells store genetic information (DNA)?
Chromosomes from a human cell, shown as pairs of glowing parallel lines on a dark background.

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#3. How many genes do humans have, approximately?
A cell splitting two full sets of its genetic information to ultimately form two new cells.

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#4. What’s a genome?
An illustration of a DNA molecule on a background of genetic code and binary code.

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#5. Which of these is a use for DNA sequencing?
A zebrafish.

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#6. Which of these is NOT a reason geneticists study research organisms?

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Abbey Bigler

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