DNA Structure and Function Quiz
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What are the components of a DNA nucleotide?

  • Ribose, phosphate group, nitrogenous base
  • Deoxyribose, hydroxyl group, nitrogenous base
  • Deoxyribose, phosphate group, nitrogenous base (correct)
  • Ribose, hydroxyl group, nitrogenous base

What are the base pairing rules in DNA?

  • A-C, G-T
  • A-G, T-C
  • A-T, G-C (correct)
  • A-U, G-C

What is the function of DNA in an organism?

  • Regulates cellular respiration
  • Directly involved in protein synthesis
  • Aids in cell division
  • Contains all the genes necessary for normal functioning (correct)

What is the significance of the 5' and 3' ends of a DNA strand?

<p>Indicate the direction of the DNA strand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond facilitates base pairing in DNA?

<p>Hydrogen bond (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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DNA nucleotide components?

Deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

DNA base pairing rules?

Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T), and Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C).

Function of DNA?

DNA contains all the genes necessary for an organism's normal functioning and traits.

5' and 3' ends significance?

They indicate the direction of the DNA strand, essential for replication and transcription.

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Bond type in DNA base pairs?

Hydrogen bonds facilitate the base pairing between nitrogenous bases in DNA.

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