DNA Structure Basics
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What is the process by which DNA code gets copied into RNA code?

  • Replication
  • Transcription (correct)
  • Translation
  • Mitosis
  • Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand in DNA replication?

  • DNA Primase
  • Helicase
  • DNA Polymerase (correct)
  • Ligase
  • What is the function of RNA polymerase in the cell?

  • Unzips the DNA double helix
  • Synthesizes RNA from DNA during transcription (correct)
  • Adds nucleotides in DNA replication
  • Joins Okazaki fragments together
  • Which type of strand in DNA replication can be continuously synthesized from 5’ → 3’ direction?

    <p>Leading strand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of ligase in DNA replication?

    <p>&quot;Glues&quot; Okazaki fragments together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between DNA and RNA in terms of their base components?

    <p>RNA contains uracil instead of thymine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What holds together the two complementary strands of nucleotides in a DNA double helix?

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

    In DNA, what forms a chain by linking together through the sugars and phosphates?

    <p>Phosphate groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sugar attached to a single phosphate group in DNA nucleotides?

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

    Which of the following nitrogen-containing bases is a purine in DNA?

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

    How are pyrimidines different from purines in DNA?

    <p>Pyrimidines are composed of cytosine and thymine, while purines of adenine and guanine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What analogy is used to describe the structure of each polynucleotide chain in DNA?

    <p>Necklace strung with different beads</p> Signup and view all the answers

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