12 Questions
What is the genetic material of viruses?
RNA
Which nitrogenous base pairs with adenine in RNA?
Uracil
What is the primary function of DNA?
Store genetic information
Which type of nucleic acid is a single strand and has uracil as one of its bases?
RNA
What is the function of RNA?
Synthesize protein
How does bioinformatics contribute to biology?
Analyze and save biological data comprehensively
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
What is the structure of DNA?
Double helix twisted into a spiral shape composed of sugar, phosphate group, and four nitrogenous bases
What is the primary function of RNA?
Synthesize protein
Which nucleotide is present in DNA but not in RNA?
Thymine (T)
What does bioinformatics provide tools for?
Biological data analysis
Which nucleotide pairs with cytosine in RNA?
Uracil (U)
Explore the characteristics of DNA and RNA, the genetic material found in organisms and viruses, respectively. Learn about the structure of DNA as a double helix composed of nucleotides with four nitrogenous bases, and the structure of RNA as a single strand with a different sugar and base composition.
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