QUESTIONS
Question 1
What are the two key types of nucleic acids key to our expression of genes? Select both that apply.
- RNA
- Enzymes
- DNA
- Peptides
Question 2
The shape of a DNA molecule is a:
- Double Helix
- Single Strand
- Beta Pleated Sheet
- Alpha Helix
Question 3
In the activity below, drag the corresponding nucleotide components to the correct category. Remember, DNA and RNA contain some of the same components so you will need to drag some of the components to both categories.
Question 4
I would expect the structure constructed from nucleotides containing the sugar ribose to be;
- Chromosome
- Gene
- RNA
- DNA
Question 5
You have broken down chromosome for analysis and have discovered that 29% of the nitrogenous bases present are cytosine. What % of the bases would you expect to be guanine?
- 25%
- 35.5%
- 71%
- 29%
Question 6
Which of the following are true of nucleic acids? Select all that apply.
- Transport of materials
- Formation of phospholipid bilayers
- Carry our genetic code
- Synthesis of proteins
Question 7
If you isolated a nucleotide of a DNA sequence, which of the following structural components might you expect to find? Select all that apply.
- Thymine
- Uracil
- Ribose
- Deoxyribose
- Phosphate group
Question 8
Which of the following compounds would be considered nucleic acid based structures? Select all that apply.
- tRNA
- Polypeptide
- rRNA
- Cellulose
Question 9
You have a biomolecule with two strands of nucleic acid being hydrogen bonded between base pairs to form a double helix. Which of the following nucleic acid based structures would you expect this structure to be an example of?
- tRNA
- mRNA
- rRNA
- DNA
ANSWERS
Question 1
What are the two key types of nucleic acids key to our expression of genes? Select both that apply.
- RNA
- Enzymes
- DNA
- Peptides
Correct Answer: RNA, DNA
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