12 Questions
How many nucleotides encode a specific amino acid in DNA?
3
What is the role of ribose 5-phosphate in DNA and RNA synthesis?
Forms the backbone of DNA and RNA molecules
How are the two DNA strands oriented with respect to each other?
Antiparallel
Which nucleotide forms three hydrogen bonds with its complementary base in DNA?
Guanine (G)
What type of bond forms between the 5' phosphate of one nucleotide and the 3' hydroxyl group of an adjacent nucleotide in DNA?
Covalent bond
What is meant by semiconservative replication in DNA?
The two new molecules generated each have one new strand and one original strand.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four nucleotides that DNA is composed of?
Uracil
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?
Prokaryotic cells have a single circular chromosome, while eukaryotic cells have multiple linear chromosomes
What is the primary function of genes?
To encode gene products, usually proteins
Which of the following is NOT a component of a genome?
Ribosomes
What is the primary focus of the field of genomics?
The study of the complete set of genetic information
Which of the following statements about plasmids is correct?
Plasmids are extrachromosomal genetic elements found in bacteria
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