Proteins and Nucleic Acids Practice

Front

Which biomolecules contain your genetic information?

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Nucleic Acids

Front

What is the monomer for nucleic acid?

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Nucleotides

Front

The four most common elements found in biomolecules are __________.

Back

Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen

Front

The monomer of Nucleic Acids is known as _________.

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Nucleotide

Front

What is the monomer for proteins?

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Amino Acids

Front

What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids.

Front

What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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The primary function of nucleic acids is to store and transmit genetic information.

Front

Name two types of nucleic acids.

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid).

Front

What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What role do proteins play in the body?

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Proteins serve various functions including structural support, transport, enzymes, and signaling.