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What is the major function of nucleic acids?
What is the major function of nucleic acids?
- Energy storage in cells
- Cellular respiration
- Cell structure maintenance
- Storage and expression of genomic information (correct)
Which nucleic acid encodes the information needed to make proteins in cells?
Which nucleic acid encodes the information needed to make proteins in cells?
- Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) (correct)
- Messenger RNA (mRNA)
- Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
- Transfer RNA (tRNA)
What was the peculiar compound discovered inside the nucleus of cells that led to the eventual discovery of DNA?
What was the peculiar compound discovered inside the nucleus of cells that led to the eventual discovery of DNA?
- Lipid
- Carbohydrate
- Protein
- Nuclein (correct)
Which molecule allows the information stored in DNA to be passed on to the next generation?
Which molecule allows the information stored in DNA to be passed on to the next generation?
What is the role of ribonucleic acid (RNA) in cells?
What is the role of ribonucleic acid (RNA) in cells?
In addition to nitrogen-containing bases and phosphate groups, what other component makes up nucleic acids?
In addition to nitrogen-containing bases and phosphate groups, what other component makes up nucleic acids?
What inspired many songs devoted to nucleic acids according to the text?
What inspired many songs devoted to nucleic acids according to the text?
What do nucleic acids primarily store and express in cells?
What do nucleic acids primarily store and express in cells?
What is the function of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in cells?
What is the function of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in cells?
What was the peculiar compound discovered inside the nucleus of cells that led to the eventual discovery of DNA?
What was the peculiar compound discovered inside the nucleus of cells that led to the eventual discovery of DNA?
Which molecule carries the information needed for protein synthesis in cells?
Which molecule carries the information needed for protein synthesis in cells?
Why is DNA referred to as the molecule that passes information to the next generation?
Why is DNA referred to as the molecule that passes information to the next generation?
What are the main components that make up nucleic acids?
What are the main components that make up nucleic acids?
