Macromolecules-Nucleic Acids

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The monomer, building block, of DNA and RNA; made up of a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base

• Amino Acid
• Fatty Acid
• Nucleotide
• Monosaccharide

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Which of the following elements make up nucleic acids?

• C, H, O
• C, H, O, N
• C, H, O, N, P
• C, H, O, Ca, S

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The backbone of DNA is made up of _______ & ________ units. 

• sugar & base
• sugar & phosphate
• base & phosphate
• phosphate & phosphate

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What is the name of the monomer in the picture?

• monosaccharide

• nucleotide

• amino acid

• fatty acid

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Which 5 elements are Nucleic Acids made of?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulfur
• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Silicon
• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Iron

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What are the monomers of Nucleic Acids?

• Amino Acids
• Nucleotides
• Fatty Acids
• Monosaccharides

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What is the function of Nucleic Acids?

• They are responsible for energy production
• They are responsible for cell structure
• They are responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information
• They are responsible for protein synthesis

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What does DNA stand for?

• Dynamite Nucleic Acid
• Dietary Nutrient Analysis
• Deoxyribonucleic Acid
• Dietary Nitrogenous Acid

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What makes up a nucleotide?

• 5 Carbon Sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base

• Protein, carbohydrate, and lipid
• DNA, RNA, and protein
• Amino acid, peptide bonds, and protein enzymes

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What are the two types of Nucleic Acids?

• Proteins and Lipids
• Carbohydrates and Fats
• DNA and RNA
• Amino Acids and Peptides

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What is the sugar in DNA called?

• Glucose
• Fructose
• Sucrose
• Deoxyribose

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Many amino acids that bond together are called:

• Polypeptides

• Nucleotides
• Lipids
• Carbohydrates