5 Questions
What is the difference in sugar composition between RNA and DNA?
RNA contains ribose sugar, while DNA contains deoxyribose sugar
What is the structure of DNA in terms of helix and strands?
DNA is double helix with two strands
Why does a DNA chain have polarity?
The terminal nucleotide at one end has a free 5ʹ group, and the other end has a 3ʹ group, resulting in polarity
Where does messenger RNA (mRNA) function within the cell?
From the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm
What is the function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?
Makes up the ribosomes where polypeptides are synthesized
Test your knowledge of DNA structure and function with this quiz. Learn about the main structure of DNA, its components, nucleotides, DNA models, comparison with RNA, and the types of RNA. Explore the discovery of DNA as a double helix by James Watson and Frances Crick in 1953.
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