DNA and RNA: Nucleic Acids

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

  • Serving as energy carriers
  • Facilitating protein synthesis
  • Storing and expressing genetic information (correct)
  • Regulating cellular metabolism

Which type of molecule is DNA?

  • Ribonucleic acid
  • Deoxyribonucleic acid (correct)
  • Protein
  • Carbohydrate

What type of bonds link the nucleotides in DNA?

  • Ionic bonds
  • Hydrogen bonds
  • 3`→5` phosphodiester bonds (correct)
  • Covalent bonds

How do the two strands of DNA double helix run in relation to each other?

<p>Antiparallel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which direction is the sequence of nucleotides read in DNA?

<p>5' end to 3' end (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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