10 Questions
Which type of DNA is preferred in vivo?
B-DNA
What holds the two polynucleotide strands together in the DNA double helix structure?
Interchain hydrogen bonds
What process converts the genetic information of DNA into proteins?
Translation
Which bases pair with each other in RNA during transcription?
Cytosine - Guanine
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing RNA from DNA?
RNA polymerase
Which molecule fold into characteristic secondary structures due to intramolecular H-bond interactions?
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
What is the primary function of messenger RNA (mRNA) in the cell?
Carries the genetic information from genes to sites of protein synthesis
What is the biological purpose of Small Nuclear RNA (snRNA) in the nucleus?
Involved in splicing to form mature mRNA
What process involves the removal of certain pieces of RNA molecule called 'intervening sequences'?
Splicing
Where is eukaryotic mRNA synthesized before being processed into mature mRNA?
Nucleus
Test your knowledge on the structure of DNA and its components, including adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine nucleotides. Explore concepts like the DNA double helix, antiparallel strands, and interchain hydrogen bonds.
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