12 Questions
Which nitrogenous base is found only in DNA?
Adenine
What is the characteristic structure associated with purines?
Six-member ring
What is the composition of the sugar component in nucleic acids?
Five carbon sugar
Where is DNA located in the cell?
Nucleus
What is the major store of genetic information in living organisms?
Deoxy ribonucleic acid (DNA)
What are the three basic units that compose a nucleotide?
Nitrogen base, sugar, phosphate
What role do lipids play in cells?
Serve as the major component of cell membranes
How is DNA molecule characterized?
It is very long and consists of hundreds of thousands of genes
What type of RNA carries the genetic code from the nucleus to the cytoplasm to act as a template for protein synthesis?
mRNA
Which nitrogen base is found in RNA instead of Thymine?
Uracil
What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?
Picks up activated amino acids in the cytoplasm to form proteins
What is the key function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?
Forms an integral and permanent part of the ribosome structure
Test your knowledge about the basics of nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA, their role in genetic information storage, and their presence in all living organisms.
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