DNA and RNA Questions

DNA vs RNA

Groups:

(a) DNA

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(b) RNA

• Chromosomes

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid

• Found ONLY in the Nucleus

• Genetic Code

• Replication Process

• Gene Expression

• Double Helix Structure

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• Messenger RNA (mRNA)

• Mutation

• Uracil Base

• Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

• Thymine Base

• Transfer RNA (tRNA)

• Found in the Nucleus and Cytoplasm

• Single Strand Structure

• Ribonucleic Acid

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Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule?

• double helix
• contains ribose
• made of amino acids
• contains Uracil

What does this picture represent?

• amino acid
• base pairing
• nucleotide
• the DNA molecule

What is the primary function of DNA in cells?

• Energy storage

• Protein synthesis

• Genetic information storage

• Cellular respiration

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Which component is not part of a nucleotide?

• Phosphate group

• Ribose sugar

• Nitrogenous base

• Amino acid

Which of the following is a characteristic of RNA but not DNA?

• Double-stranded

• Contains thymine

• Contains ribose

• Stable under alkaline conditions

#2

• Covalent Bond

• Hydrogen Bond

• Nucleotide

• Phosphate

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

There are three components of a nucleotide. Which component is the 'coding' part?

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Which monomer makes up nucleic acids?

• Amino acid

• Nucleotide

• Fatty acid

• Monosaccharide

What type of bond holds the two strands of a DNA double helix together?

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Ionic bond

• Peptide bond