10 Questions
What are the monomer components of nucleic acids?
5-carbon sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous base
Which sugar determines whether the polymer is RNA or DNA?
Ribose
What is the main function of nucleic acids in living cells?
Carrying and storing genetic information
What gives RNA and DNA their characteristic 'ladder-step' order of nucleotides?
The nucleic acid sequence
In what forms are nucleic acids found in nature?
Chemical compounds
What is the composition of nucleotides, the monomer components of nucleic acids?
A 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
What is the main function of nucleic acids in living cells?
Carrying and storing genetic information
In what forms are nucleic acids found in nature?
DNA and RNA
What gives RNA and DNA their characteristic 'ladder-step' order of nucleotides?
Nucleic acid sequence
Which sugar determines whether the polymer is RNA or DNA?
Ribose
Test your knowledge of nucleic acids with this quiz! Explore the structure and components of DNA and RNA, and their essential roles in life processes. Identify the differences between the two main classes of nucleic acids and expand your understanding of these crucial biomolecules.
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