5 Questions
What are the two major types of nucleic acids?
DNA and RNA
What are the monomeric units that compose DNA strands called?
Nucleotides
What are the four nitrogen-containing nucleobases found in DNA?
Cytosine, guanine, adenine, thymine
How are nucleotides joined to one another in a DNA strand?
By covalent bonds (phosphodiester linkage)
What is the sugar component of a nucleotide in DNA?
Deoxyribose
Test your knowledge of DNA with this quiz! From the structure of the double helix to genetic instructions, this quiz covers the fundamentals of deoxyribonucleic acid. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this essential molecule for life.
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