12 Questions
Which type of sugar is found in DNA but not in RNA?
Deoxyribose
In DNA, which bases form complementary pairs with each other?
A-T and G-C
What type of bond joins nucleotides in a nucleic acid polymer?
Phosphodiester bond
What is the directionality of a DNA strand represented by?
5’ – 3’
What is the primary structure of a protein?
The sequence of amino acids
What type of bond is responsible for the secondary structure of a protein?
Hydrogen bonds between components of the backbone
What determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein?
The sequence of nucleotides in mRNA encoded by DNA
How do heat, pH, and salt concentration affect protein structure?
They break weak chemical bonds
What is the function of nucleic acids?
Hereditary information
What is the function of ATP?
Cellular communication
What is the monomer of nucleic acids?
Nucleotides
What is the role of NAD+ and FAD+ in energy metabolism?
Dinucleotides involved in energy metabolism
Test your knowledge of the bases present in DNA and RNA, their specific sugars, and the structure of nucleic acids. Explore concepts such as the directionality of strands, complementary base pairs, and the formation of hydrogen bonds.
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