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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?

Bases binding with a sugar Signup and view all the answers

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

5’ position Signup and view all the answers

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

Waterstof Signup and view all the answers

Welke base is een afgeleide van purine?

Adenine Signup and view all the answers

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

Adenosinetrifosfaat (ATP) Signup and view all the answers

Aan welke hydroxylgroep kunnen fosfaatgroepen binden in ribose?

3’ en 5’ hydroxylgroep Signup and view all the answers