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What is the primary function of DNA?
What is the primary function of DNA?
- Storing genetic information and transmitting it between generations (correct)
- Translating genetic information into proteins
- Forming unbranched polymers
- Acting as a backbone for chromosomes
What is the composition of a nucleotide?
What is the composition of a nucleotide?
- Nucleosides, sugars, and phosphate
- Nitrogen-containing bases, sugars, and phosphate (correct)
- Amino acids, sugars, and phosphate
- Nitrogen-containing bases, lipids, and phosphate
Which suffix is used to name a nucleoside derived from a purine base?
Which suffix is used to name a nucleoside derived from a purine base?
- -guanine
- -osine (correct)
- -idine
- -cytidine
What is the abbreviation for deoxyadenosine 5’-monophosphate?
What is the abbreviation for deoxyadenosine 5’-monophosphate?
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What does the primary structure of DNA and RNA carry?
What does the primary structure of DNA and RNA carry?
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