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Upload a PDF, slides or photos of pages and get multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with explanations. Export flashcards to Anki on Plus.

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How an Anki practice test generator fits into your study routine

When you need an Anki practice test generator, the useful part is questions drawn from your own course material rather than a generic question bank. DeckOwl reads your slides, notes or textbook pages and writes multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions, each with an explanation you can check against the source.

Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions from your own files
An explanation with every answer so missed questions teach something
Flashcards with spaced repetition, and Anki export on the Plus plan
Free plan with 3 generations per month and browser study, no credit card needed

Example DNA and genetics practice questions

Which base pairs with adenine in a DNA double helix?Thymine, forming an A–T pair with two hydrogen bonds. This pairing rule is why each strand can serve as a template for the other.

True or false: DNA replication is semiconservative.True. Each new double helix keeps one original strand and one newly made strand, as Meselson and Stahl showed.

Which enzyme unwinds the DNA double helix at the replication fork?Helicase. It breaks the hydrogen bonds between base pairs so that the two strands can be copied.

Where does transcription take place in a eukaryotic cell?In the nucleus. RNA polymerase copies a gene into messenger RNA there before the RNA moves to the cytoplasm for translation.

What phenotype ratio appears in the F2 generation of a Mendelian monohybrid cross?3:1 dominant to recessive. Each parent passes one allele at random, so the Punnett square gives 1 homozygous dominant, 2 heterozygous and 1 homozygous recessive genotype.

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Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer

Each question comes with an explanation so you learn why the right answer is right, not just which letter to pick.

Reads PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes and photos

Upload lecture slides, a textbook chapter or a photo of handwritten notes and the text is pulled out for question writing.

Spaced repetition and Anki export

Study in the browser with spaced repetition, and on Plus export your flashcards to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or photos of pages. Your course content stays the source for every question.

Choose the question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer. The generator writes each question with a correct answer and an explanation.

Practice, then export

Quiz yourself in the browser, review missed questions, and move your flashcards into Anki when you are on Plus.

Practice tests show you what you actually remember, and the gaps show up quickly. Missed questions can be turned into flashcards with spaced repetition in the browser. On the Plus plan you can export those flashcards to Anki, so review continues in the app you already use.

Quizzes can also be exported to PDF, DOCX, QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on paid plans, which helps instructors and study groups share the same set of questions.

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Frequently asked questions

How many practice questions should I write for a DNA and genetics unit?

A useful set is about 20 to 30 questions covering replication, transcription, translation and inheritance patterns, weighted toward the topics your instructor emphasizes. Start with a short set, take it, and then write more questions on the topics you missed.

What is the best way to study DNA replication for a test?

Draw the replication fork and label helicase, primase, DNA polymerase and ligase, then explain why the leading and lagging strands differ. Test yourself by writing the steps from memory before checking your notes.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month, and it is not available on the free plan. Free users can study flashcards and quizzes in the browser but cannot export.

Is there a free plan to try the generator?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports such as PDF, DOCX and Anki require a paid plan.

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