9 Questions
What are the monomer components of nucleotides?
A 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
Which nucleic acid has ribose as its sugar component?
RNA
What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?
They carry and store information
Which bases are found in both RNA and DNA?
Adenine and guanine
Which nucleic acid forms a chain of single bases?
RNA
Which nucleotide component is unique to DNA?
Thymine
What are the primary components of a nucleotide?
Phosphate group, ribose sugar, nitrogenous base
Which nucleic acid carries information in cells and makes up genetic material?
Both RNA and DNA
Which class of nucleic acid forms a chain of base pairs?
DNA
Test your knowledge of nucleic acids, the essential biopolymers found in all forms of life. Learn about the composition of nucleotides, the main classes of nucleic acids, and their role as chemical compounds in nature.
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