Original Project
Reproduction, Genes, and Heredity
Genetic information is encoded in DNA molecules.
Item RH040001: Nucleotides (not amino acids, proteins, or fatty acids) are the subunits that make up DNA molecules.
What are the subunits that make up DNA molecules?
- Amino acids
- Nucleotides
- Fatty acids
- Proteins
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2257 | 5983 | 38% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 1191 | 3554 | 34% |
| 9–12 | 1064 | 2426 | 44% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 1087 | 2851 | 38% |
| Female | 1125 | 3016 | 37% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1987 | 5299 | 37% |
| Other | 207 | 543 | 38% |