15 Questions
What is the main function of nucleic acids?
Genetic information storage
Which type of nucleic acid is involved in protein synthesis?
Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
What are the two forms of nucleic acids found in nature?
DNA and RNA
Which component makes up the backbone of a nucleotide?
Phosphate group
What is the role of a pentose molecule in nucleic acids?
Form the backbone
What is the key structural difference between ribose and deoxyribose?
Presence of a hydroxyl group on the third carbon atom in deoxyribose
What type of bonds hold the pentose sugar molecule, phosphorus, and nitrogen molecules in nucleic acids?
Glycosidic and ester bonds
Which nitrogenous base pairs with guanine in DNA?
Cytosine
What is the function of RNA in protein synthesis?
Decodes information stored in DNA to form new proteins
How is adenosine triphosphate (ATP) involved in cellular energy production?
ATP generates energy for cellular processes through high-energy bonds
What is the primary function of RNA in the cell?
Transferring genetic information to synthesize proteins
Which of the following molecules is unique to DNA and not found in RNA?
Thymine
What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?
Providing energy for processes like exocytosis and endocytosis
Which of the following best describes the structure of nucleic acids?
Elongated chains made of identical nucleotides, each consisting of a nitrogen base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group
What is the significance of the three-dimensional structure of RNA?
It determines the unique function of cells, including enzyme degradation
Explore the role of nucleic acids in storing and expressing genetic information. Learn about the structure and function of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis.
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