Practice Questions Fall Final

Front

What biomolecule carries and transmits genetic information?

Back

Nucleic Acids, like DNA and RNA.

Front

Which of the following are nucleic acids?

Back

DNA and RNA.

Front

What phase of cell division involves the chromatids being pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell?

Back

Anaphase.

Front

What is the result of a change in one of the nucleotides of DNA?

Back

Mutation.

Front

What type of cell is characterized as a prokaryote?

Back

A cell without a nucleus, such as bacteria.

Front

Define nucleic acids.

Back

Biomolecules that store and transmit genetic information; examples include DNA and RNA.

Front

What is the primary function of DNA?

Back

To store genetic information.

Front

What is the primary function of RNA?

Back

To help in the synthesis of proteins based on the genetic information in DNA.

Front

What is a mutation?

Back

A change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA.

Front

What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

Back

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