DNA Structure and Base Pairing Quiz
12 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    Which DNA strand is complementary to CGT ATC GAG?

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

    How is the DNA 'backbone' sequence structured?

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

    Which component is NOT found in a molecule of DNA?

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

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

    <p>Ligases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are sugars bonded to phosphates in the DNA molecule?

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

    More Like This

    DNA Structure and Base Pairing Quiz
    10 questions
    DNA Structure and Base Pairing Quiz
    17 questions
    DNA Structure and Base Pairing
    40 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser