Genetics. The Molecular Ba of Heredity Pre-Test This will help you discover what you know about genetics and heredi- ty before you begin this lesson. 1, The DNA contains the hereditary information of the orga TL_F. 2. DNA, Genes and Chromosomes are the same thing. 1. F 3. The DNA molecule is twisted into the shape of a double helix. 1. F 4. Only four chemical compounds make up the codes tor all genes. T F 5. Each cell contains all of the hereditary information of the organism. 1. F. 6. The process of sexual reproduction is called mitosis. 1 F 7. The DNA molecule unravels when cells divide. THF 8. All genetic mutations are harmful to organisms. 1 F 9. The human species has 31,000 genes, TL_F. 10. A fertilized cell has half of its genes from its father and half from its mother TL_F. S20 Nowes ne Aste arity Unt Lamegat fos ernst ces castom aptaton easton,