15 Questions
What is the function of nucleic acids?
Storing and expressing genetic information
What type of nucleic acid is involved in protein synthesis?
RNA
How are nucleic acids formed?
By polymerization of nucleotides
What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?
Nucleotides
Which part of a nucleotide contains a phosphorus atom?
Phosphate group
What is the main function of RNA in the body?
Transfers genetic information
Which of the following nucleotides is unique to RNA?
Uracil
What is the structure of a nucleotide composed of?
A pentose sugar attached to a nitrogen base
Which scientist discovered the chemical portions of nucleic acids such as cytosine, guanine, uracil, and thymine?
Albrecht Kossel
What type of bonds help single-stranded RNA molecules form three-dimensional structures?
Hydrogen bonds
In DNA, how many hydrogen bonds are formed between adenine and thymine?
Two
Which nitrogenous base pairs with cytosine in DNA through three hydrogen bonds?
Guanine
What type of bonds hold the pentose sugar molecule, phosphorus, and nitrogen molecules in nucleic acids?
Ester and peptide bonds
Which molecule generates energy for cellular processes by providing the cell with energy in living cells?
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
What kind of RNA plays a significant part in protein synthesis and controls the expression of genetic information stored in DNA as proteins?
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
Test your knowledge on the function of nucleic acids, the macromolecules that store genetic information and play a crucial role in protein synthesis. Learn about DNA and RNA structure and their importance in all life forms.
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