Proteins and Nucleic Acids

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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Nitrogen base, phosphate group, and sugar.

Front

DNA and RNA are examples of what type of biomolecules?

Back

Nucleic acids.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

Back

Stores genetic information.

Front

What biomolecules result from the genetic code?

Back

Proteins.

Front

DNA contains the sugar _____________.

Back

Deoxyribose.

Front

What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

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To serve as structural building blocks, enzymes, and transport molecules.

Front

What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.

Front

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA acts as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

Front

What is the difference between purines and pyrimidines?

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Purines are double-ringed nitrogenous bases (adenine and guanine), while pyrimidines are single-ringed (cytosine, thymine, and uracil).

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix formed by two strands of nucleotides.