11 Questions
At what level of life organization is reproduction carried out on the basis of matrix synthesis?
cellular
What nitrogenous bases belong to the pyrimidine class?
G + C
What type of bonds hold complementary pairs of nucleotides in a DNA double strand together?
hydrogen
What type of bonds connect nucleotides in a nucleic acid chain?
phosphodiester
What is a primary function of DNA?
stores genetic information
What is a primary function of t-RNA?
transports amino acids to the ribosome
What is the function of i-RNA in eukaryotes?
stores genetic information
What is the main function of r-RNA?
participates in the formation of the ribosome structure
Where is r-RNA typically found in a cell?
ribosomes and the nucleus
What is formed by eight molecules of histone proteins and a section of DNA?
nucleosome
What is the role of i-RNA in the transmission of genetic information?
transfers genetic information to the ribosome
Test your knowledge of molecular biology concepts, including DNA structure and synthesis, nitrogenous bases, and nucleotide pairs.
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