Nucleic Acids Structure Quiz

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What is the main structural difference between DNA and RNA?

  • Presence of a hydroxyl group on the 3’-carbon atom in DNA
  • Presence of a phosphate group on the 2’-carbon atom in RNA
  • Presence of a phosphate group on the 5’-carbon atom in DNA
  • Presence of a hydroxyl group on the 2’-carbon atom in RNA (correct)

Which nucleotide is found exclusively in RNA and is equivalent to thymine in DNA?

  • Uracil (correct)
  • Adenine
  • Guanine
  • Cytosine

What type of bond links the nucleotides in a nucleic acid chain?

  • Hydrogen bond
  • Ionic bond
  • Covalent bond
  • Phosphodiester bond (correct)

What is the role of nucleosides in nucleic acids?

<p>Bases binding with a sugar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In nucleotide naming, what position is assumed unless otherwise indicated?

<p>5’ position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Welke groep vervangt de hydroxylgroep op het 2’-koolstofatoom in DNA?

<p>Waterstof (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Welke base is een afgeleide van purine?

<p>Adenine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Wat is de naam van een nucleotide dat bestaat uit adenosine en trifosfaat?

<p>Adenosinetrifosfaat (ATP) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aan welke hydroxylgroep kunnen fosfaatgroepen binden in ribose?

<p>3’ en 5’ hydroxylgroep (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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