Week 2 Discussion

Front

Which carbon is the phosphate group attached to in a nucleotide?

Back

C5

Front

In the Avery-MacLeod-McCarty experiment, which enzyme treatment prevented the transformation of R-strain bacteria into S-strain bacteria?

Back

DNase

Front

Chromosomes contain both DNA and _____?

Back

protein

Front

Which of the following statements about DNA replication is false?

Back

Telomerase prevents chromosome shortening by removing primers.

Front

Which of the following is not a key difference between RNA and DNA?

Back

RNA is more stable than DNA due to its single-stranded structure.

Front

What is the primary function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

Back

RNA serves as a template for translating genetic information into proteins.

Front

What is the difference between ribose and deoxyribose?

Back

Ribose has an -OH group on the 2' carbon, while deoxyribose has an -H on the 2' carbon.

Front

What is the function of DNA polymerase?

Back

DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

Front

What is the significance of telomeres?

Back

Telomeres protect the ends of chromosomes from deterioration and prevent them from fusing with each other.