2023 Genetics Assessment

Front

RNA contains the sugar

Back

ribose

Front

The two strands of nitrogenous bases in DNA are joined by which type of bond?

Back

hydrogen bonds

Front

The molecule pictured is a monomer of _______.

Back

DNA

Front

Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule?

Back

double helix

Front

A process in which DNA has the unique ability to make an exact copy of itself.

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Replication

Front

What is the primary function of RNA in cells?

Back

To transfer genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.

Front

What is transcription in genetics?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.