Module 5: DNA Focus Areas

What is the primary focus of Part 1 in Module 5?

• DNA Replication

• DNA Structure

• DNA Repair

• DNA Function

What is the primary focus of Part 2 in Module 5?

• DNA Structure

• DNA Function

• DNA Replication and Repair

• DNA Synthesis

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What are the primary functions of DNA?

• Energy storage

• Genetic information storage

• Structural support

• Enzyme activity

Where are DNA and RNA typically located within a cell?

• Cell membrane

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

What is the relationship between DNA, a gene, nucleotides, amino acids, and protein?

• DNA is made of proteins, which form genes

• Genes are sequences of nucleotides in DNA that code for proteins made of amino acids

• Amino acids form nucleotides, which create DNA and genes

• Proteins are sequences of genes that form nucleotides

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What is the "Central Dogma of Biology"?

• DNA is converted into lipids

• Proteins are converted into DNA

• DNA is transcribed into RNA, which is translated into protein

• RNA is converted into carbohydrates

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

• Sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous base

• Lipid, sugar, amino acid

• Protein, carbohydrate, lipid

• Amino acid, phosphate group, lipid

What does "antiparallel" mean in the context of DNA's double helix structure?

• The two strands run in the same direction

• The two strands run in opposite directions

• The strands are parallel but not connected

• The strands are perpendicular to each other

What does the donut contain that is relevant to insulin function?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins

What happens to glucose monomers after digestion?

• They are stored in the liver

• They enter the bloodstream

• They are converted to proteins

• They are excreted

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