Nucleic Acids Review

What elements make up nucleic acids?

• CHONP

• CHO

• CHON

• CHOP

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

• Fatty acids

Which of the following is a function of nucleotides?

• Energy storage

• Catalyzing reactions

• Storing genetic information

• Forming cell membranes

Which molecule stores genes that direct cell activities?

• RNA

• DNA

• Protein

• ATP

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which of the following is a nucleic acid most directly involved in protein synthesis?

• DNA

• RNA

• Lipid

• ATP

Which of the following bases is not found in DNA?

• Adenine

• Thymine

• Cytosine

• Uracil

Which of the following bases is not found in RNA?

• Adenine

• Thymine

• Cytosine

• Guanine

In RNA, which nitrogen base does Adenine (A) pair with?

• Guanine (G)

• Thymine (T)

• Cytosine (C)

• Uracil (U)

In DNA, which nitrogen base does Adenine (A) pair with?

• Guanine (G)

• Thymine (T)

• Cytosine (C)

• Uracil (U)

What type of sugar is found in the sugar-phosphate backbone of RNA?

• Ribose

• Glucose

• Deoxyribose

• Fructose