Nucleic Acids

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Which RNA molecule helps in the synthesis of proteins from amino acids?

  • snRNA
  • tRNA (correct)
  • mRNA
  • rRNA

What is the function of ribosomal RNA?

  • It participates in protein synthesis (correct)
  • It degrades enzymes
  • It forms the nucleus
  • It forms the cytoplasm

What are the building blocks of nucleic acids called?

  • Nucleotides (correct)
  • Fatty acids
  • Monosaccharides
  • Amino acids

Which nitrogen base is unique to DNA?

<p>Thymine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of nucleic acids?

<p>To form a chemical basis for the transfer of genetic traits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nitrogen bases are classified under pyrimidines?

<p>Thymine, uracil, and cytosine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond is formed between the first carbon of the pentose sugar and the 9th nitrogen atom of a nitrogenous base?

<p>Glycosidic bond (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the pairings of purines and pyrimidines in DNA strands?

<p>Difference in size (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ATP in living cells?

<p>Generate energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was DNA first isolated by Friedrich Miescher?

<p>1869 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which macromolecule is responsible for storing and expressing genetic information in cells and viruses?

<p>Nucleic acids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two forms of nucleic acids found in nature?

<p>DNA and RNA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

<p>Phosphate group, nitrogen base, and pentose molecule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pentose molecule is found in DNA?

<p>Deoxyribose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nitrogen base in a nucleotide?

<p>Providing electrons to other atoms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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