10 Questions
Which type of nucleotide has a double ring in its nitrogenous base?
Guanine
What is the complementary base for adenine in DNA?
Thymine
What is the 5' end of a DNA strand opposite to?
The 5' end of the other strand
Which carbon atom in the deoxyribose sugar molecule can free nucleotides be added to?
3'
What type of nitrogenous base does cytosine belong to?
Pyrimidine
What is the overall structure of a DNA molecule?
Made up of nucleotides
What did Oswald Avery and other scientists discover about DNA?
DNA stores and transmits genetic information
What is the relationship between DNA and RNA?
DNA and RNA are considered sister molecules
What does the term 'transformation' refer to in the context of genetics?
The change in bacteria due to the transfer of genes from another strain of bacteria
What is the principle of base pairing in DNA?
Bonds can form between adenine-thymine and guanine-cytosine
Test your knowledge of key terms and concepts related to DNA, including transformation, bacteriophage, nucleotide, and base pairing. This quiz covers important definitions and principles in the study of genetics.
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