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What are the monomer components of nucleic acids?
What are the monomer components of nucleic acids?
- 6-carbon sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous base
- 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous base (correct)
- 4-carbon sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous base
- 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group, amino acid
Which nucleic acid has ribose as its sugar component?
Which nucleic acid has ribose as its sugar component?
- DNA
- RNA (correct)
- Both RNA and DNA
- Neither RNA nor DNA
What is the function of nucleic acids in living things?
What is the function of nucleic acids in living things?
- Carry and store genetic information (correct)
- Provide structural support to cells
- Catalyze chemical reactions
- Regulate body temperature
Which bases are found in both RNA and DNA?
Which bases are found in both RNA and DNA?
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Which nucleic acid forms a chain of single bases?
Which nucleic acid forms a chain of single bases?
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