Original Project
Reproduction, Genes, and Heredity
Genetic information is encoded in DNA molecules.
Item RH001001: DNA is the molecule that contains genetic information that is passed from parents to offspring.
Which type of molecule contains genetic information that is passed from parents to offspring?
- Fat molecules
- DNA molecules
- Protein molecules
- Carbohydrate molecules
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 7288 | 7692 | 95% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 4281 | 4556 | 94% |
| 9–12 | 3004 | 3133 | 96% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 3475 | 3713 | 94% |
| Female | 3675 | 3835 | 96% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 6464 | 6811 | 95% |
| Other | 643 | 686 | 94% |