DNA Structure and Base Pairing Quiz

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What is the main function of hydrogen bonding in the DNA structure?

  • Stabilize the double helix structure (correct)
  • Store carbohydrates and macromolecules
  • Prevent the collapse of the nucleus
  • Initiate protein synthesis

What is the primary function of DNA in cells?

  • Serve as a filler material
  • Store information for protein synthesis (correct)
  • Storage area for carbohydrates
  • Storage area for nucleotides

What component would not be found in a nucleotide?

  • DNA polymerase (correct)
  • 5-carbon sugar
  • Phosphate group
  • Nitrogen base

Which statement does not describe the structure of DNA?

<p>Composed of lipids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main enzyme responsible for linking nucleotides during replication?

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

Which biochemical process is crucial for maintaining the stability of DNA strands?

<p>Hydrogen bonding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Watson-Crick model suggest carries coded information?

<p>The linear array of the amino acids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which DNA strand is complementary to CGT ATC GAG?

<p>GCA UAG CTC (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the DNA 'backbone' sequence structured?

<p>-phosphate-sugar-phosphate-sugar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT found in a molecule of DNA?

<p>Include fats or lipids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does DNA pack a large amount of genetic material into the nucleus?

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

How are sugars bonded to phosphates in the DNA molecule?

<p>Covalent bonding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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