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What are the two main components of a DNA polymer?
What are the two main components of a DNA polymer?
- Carbohydrates and nucleobases
- Phosphate and deoxyribose
- Polynucleotide chains (correct)
- Proteins and lipids
Which of the following is NOT a nitrogen-containing nucleobase in DNA?
Which of the following is NOT a nitrogen-containing nucleobase in DNA?
- Cytosine (C)
- Uracil (U) (correct)
- Guanine (G)
- Thymine (T)
What type of bond joins the nucleotides in a DNA strand?
What type of bond joins the nucleotides in a DNA strand?
- Hydrogen bond
- Ionic bond
- Van der Waals bond
- Covalent bond (correct)
Apart from DNA, which other molecule is mentioned as a nucleic acid?
Apart from DNA, which other molecule is mentioned as a nucleic acid?
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What is the function of DNA polymer?
What is the function of DNA polymer?
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Which of the following is NOT a nitrogen-containing nucleobase in DNA?
Which of the following is NOT a nitrogen-containing nucleobase in DNA?
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What type of bond joins the nucleotides in a DNA strand?
What type of bond joins the nucleotides in a DNA strand?
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Which macromolecule is NOT listed as one of the four major types essential for all known forms of life?
Which macromolecule is NOT listed as one of the four major types essential for all known forms of life?
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What is the sugar component of a nucleotide in DNA?
What is the sugar component of a nucleotide in DNA?
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What is the term used for the simpler monomeric units that compose the DNA strands?
What is the term used for the simpler monomeric units that compose the DNA strands?
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