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How many nucleotides encode a specific amino acid in DNA?
How many nucleotides encode a specific amino acid in DNA?
- 4
- 3 (correct)
- 2
- 1
What is the role of ribose 5-phosphate in DNA and RNA synthesis?
What is the role of ribose 5-phosphate in DNA and RNA synthesis?
- Participates in the pentose phosphate pathway
- Acts as a precursor for amino acid synthesis
- Forms the backbone of DNA and RNA molecules (correct)
- Serves as the primary energy carrier in cells
How are the two DNA strands oriented with respect to each other?
How are the two DNA strands oriented with respect to each other?
- Divergent
- Convergent
- Antiparallel (correct)
- Parallel
Which nucleotide forms three hydrogen bonds with its complementary base in DNA?
Which nucleotide forms three hydrogen bonds with its complementary base in DNA?
What type of bond forms between the 5' phosphate of one nucleotide and the 3' hydroxyl group of an adjacent nucleotide in DNA?
What type of bond forms between the 5' phosphate of one nucleotide and the 3' hydroxyl group of an adjacent nucleotide in DNA?
What is meant by semiconservative replication in DNA?
What is meant by semiconservative replication in DNA?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four nucleotides that DNA is composed of?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four nucleotides that DNA is composed of?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?
What is the primary function of genes?
What is the primary function of genes?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a genome?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a genome?
What is the primary focus of the field of genomics?
What is the primary focus of the field of genomics?
Which of the following statements about plasmids is correct?
Which of the following statements about plasmids is correct?
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