Genetic Material: DNA vs RNA
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What is the genetic material of viruses?

  • RNA (correct)
  • Uracil
  • DNA
  • Ribose
  • Which nitrogenous base pairs with adenine in RNA?

  • Thymine
  • Cytosine
  • Guanine
  • Uracil (correct)
  • What is the primary function of DNA?

  • Screen databases for pathogen genomes
  • Analyze evolutionary processes
  • Synthesize proteins
  • Store genetic information (correct)
  • Which type of nucleic acid is a single strand and has uracil as one of its bases?

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

    What is the function of RNA?

    <p>Synthesize protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does bioinformatics contribute to biology?

    <p>Analyze and save biological data comprehensively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in base pairing rules between DNA and RNA?

    <p>A pairs with T in DNA and A pairs with U in RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of DNA?

    <p>Double helix twisted into a spiral shape composed of sugar, phosphate group, and four nitrogenous bases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of RNA?

    <p>Synthesize protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nucleotide is present in DNA but not in RNA?

    <p>Thymine (T)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bioinformatics provide tools for?

    <p>Biological data analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nucleotide pairs with cytosine in RNA?

    <p>Uracil (U)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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