15 Questions
Which RNA molecule helps in the synthesis of proteins from amino acids?
tRNA
What is the function of ribosomal RNA?
It participates in protein synthesis
What are the building blocks of nucleic acids called?
Nucleotides
Which nitrogen base is unique to DNA?
Thymine
What is the purpose of nucleic acids?
To form a chemical basis for the transfer of genetic traits
Which nitrogen bases are classified under pyrimidines?
Thymine, uracil, and cytosine
Which type of bond is formed between the first carbon of the pentose sugar and the 9th nitrogen atom of a nitrogenous base?
Glycosidic bond
What determines the pairings of purines and pyrimidines in DNA strands?
Difference in size
What is the function of ATP in living cells?
Generate energy
When was DNA first isolated by Friedrich Miescher?
1869
Which macromolecule is responsible for storing and expressing genetic information in cells and viruses?
Nucleic acids
What are the two forms of nucleic acids found in nature?
DNA and RNA
What are the three components of a nucleotide?
Phosphate group, nitrogen base, and pentose molecule
Which pentose molecule is found in DNA?
Deoxyribose
What is the function of the nitrogen base in a nucleotide?
Providing electrons to other atoms
Test your knowledge on the function of nucleic acids with this quiz. Assess your understanding of how genetic information is stored and expressed in DNA, the role of RNA in protein synthesis, and the significance of nucleic acids in cells and viruses.
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