DNA Structure and Nucleotides Quiz

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Which type of DNA is preferred in vivo?

  • Z-DNA
  • B-DNA (correct)
  • C-DNA
  • A-DNA

What holds the two polynucleotide strands together in the DNA double helix structure?

  • Intrachain covalent bonds
  • Intrachain ionic bonds
  • Interchain disulfide bonds
  • Interchain hydrogen bonds (correct)

What process converts the genetic information of DNA into proteins?

  • Translation (correct)
  • Replication
  • Recombination
  • Transcription

Which bases pair with each other in RNA during transcription?

<p>Cytosine - Guanine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing RNA from DNA?

<p>RNA polymerase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule fold into characteristic secondary structures due to intramolecular H-bond interactions?

<p>Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of messenger RNA (mRNA) in the cell?

<p>Carries the genetic information from genes to sites of protein synthesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biological purpose of Small Nuclear RNA (snRNA) in the nucleus?

<p>Involved in splicing to form mature mRNA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process involves the removal of certain pieces of RNA molecule called 'intervening sequences'?

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

Where is eukaryotic mRNA synthesized before being processed into mature mRNA?

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

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