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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Waterstof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Welke base is een afgeleide van purine?

    <p>Adenine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Aan welke hydroxylgroep kunnen fosfaatgroepen binden in ribose?

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

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