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What is the primary function of DNA?
What is the primary function of DNA?
- To create proteins via translation
- To dictate the synthesis of messenger RNA (mRNA) (correct)
- To carry the genetic information translated by ribosomes
- To dictate the synthesis of transfer RNA (tRNA)
Which nitrogenous base is found only in DNA?
Which nitrogenous base is found only in DNA?
- Thymine (correct)
- Adenine
- Cytosine
- Uracil
What are the two families of nitrogenous bases?
What are the two families of nitrogenous bases?
- Pyrimidines and uracils
- Adenines and guanines
- Pyrimidines and purines (correct)
- Purines and cytosines
Which type of nucleic acid is responsible for protein production in the cytoplasm?
Which type of nucleic acid is responsible for protein production in the cytoplasm?
Which nucleotide component includes a five-carbon sugar?
Which nucleotide component includes a five-carbon sugar?
What is the function of RNA in protein synthesis?
What is the function of RNA in protein synthesis?
What is the function of Primase at a replication fork?
What is the function of Primase at a replication fork?
When do cells typically exit the cell cycle to enter a nondividing state?
When do cells typically exit the cell cycle to enter a nondividing state?
What is the main difference between the leading and lagging strands during DNA replication?
What is the main difference between the leading and lagging strands during DNA replication?
Which protein is responsible for stabilizing the unwound parental DNA strands during replication?
Which protein is responsible for stabilizing the unwound parental DNA strands during replication?
What is the main function of Topoisomerase at a replication fork?
What is the main function of Topoisomerase at a replication fork?
In which phase do cells prevent entry into mitosis when DNA damage is detected?
In which phase do cells prevent entry into mitosis when DNA damage is detected?
