13 Questions
What is the major function of nucleic acids?
Storage and expression of genomic information
Which nucleic acid encodes the information needed to make proteins in cells?
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
What was the peculiar compound discovered inside the nucleus of cells that led to the eventual discovery of DNA?
Nuclein
Which molecule allows the information stored in DNA to be passed on to the next generation?
The DNA double helix structure
What is the role of ribonucleic acid (RNA) in cells?
Protein synthesis
In addition to nitrogen-containing bases and phosphate groups, what other component makes up nucleic acids?
Sugar molecules
What inspired many songs devoted to nucleic acids according to the text?
'Something' that inspires art
What do nucleic acids primarily store and express in cells?
Genomic information
What is the function of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in cells?
Storage of genomic information
What was the peculiar compound discovered inside the nucleus of cells that led to the eventual discovery of DNA?
Nuclein
Which molecule carries the information needed for protein synthesis in cells?
Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
Why is DNA referred to as the molecule that passes information to the next generation?
It contains the genetic code that can be passed from parent to offspring
What are the main components that make up nucleic acids?
Nitrogen-containing bases, phosphate groups, sugar molecules
Test your knowledge of nucleic acids, DNA, RNA, and their roles in storing and expressing genomic information. Explore the functions of these essential biomolecules in cells and viruses.
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