5 Questions
What are the monomer components of nucleic acids?
5-carbon sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous base
Which nucleic acid has ribose as its sugar component?
RNA
What is the function of nucleic acids in living things?
Carry and store genetic information
Which bases are found in both RNA and DNA?
Adenine, cytosine, guanine
Which nucleic acid forms a chain of single bases?
RNA
Test your knowledge of nucleic acids, the essential biopolymers in all known forms of life. Learn about the composition of nucleotides, the difference between DNA and RNA, and the chemical compounds found in nature.
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