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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?

RNA (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of RNA?

Synthesize protein (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does bioinformatics contribute to biology?

Analyze and save biological data comprehensively (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

A pairs with T in DNA and A pairs with U in RNA (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of DNA?

Double helix twisted into a spiral shape composed of sugar, phosphate group, and four nitrogenous bases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of RNA?

Synthesize protein (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which nucleotide is present in DNA but not in RNA?

Thymine (T) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does bioinformatics provide tools for?

Biological data analysis (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which nucleotide pairs with cytosine in RNA?

Uracil (U) (A) Signup and view all the answers

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