Original Project
Reproduction, Genes, and Heredity
Genetic information is encoded in DNA molecules.
Item RH014001: The genetic code is the sequence of subunits in a DNA molecule.
What is the genetic code?
- The sequence of subunits in a DNA molecule
- The number of subunits in a DNA molecule
- The sequence of subunits in a protein molecule
- The number of subunits in a protein molecule
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4522 | 7574 | 60% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 2348 | 4467 | 53% |
| 9–12 | 2172 | 3104 | 70% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 2118 | 3657 | 58% |
| Female | 2331 | 3776 | 62% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 4069 | 6713 | 61% |
| Other | 349 | 671 | 52% |