Original Project
Reproduction, Genes, and Heredity
Genetic information is encoded in DNA molecules.
Item RH046001: DNA molecules are found in humans, butterflies, and trees.
Humans, butterflies, and trees are all living things. In which of these organisms would you find DNA molecules?
- Only in humans
- Only in humans and butterflies
- In humans, butterflies, and trees
- In none of these organisms
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 833 | 1620 | 51% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 425 | 930 | 46% |
| 9–12 | 408 | 690 | 59% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 424 | 813 | 52% |
| Female | 399 | 784 | 51% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 747 | 1440 | 52% |
| Other | 63 | 130 | 48% |