Nucleic Acids (A) 21-22

The biomolecules that store genetic information and the code for making proteins are ...

• proteins

• nucleic acids

• carbohydrates

• lipids

The polymers (large subunits) of nucleic acids are... (select all that apply)

• DNA

• RNA

• Monosaccharides

• Amino Acids

The monomers (building blocks) of DNA and RNA are...

• nucleotides

• amino acids

• polypeptides

• glucose

The atoms (elements) found in nucleic acids are:

(select all that apply)

• carbon

• nitrogen

• phosphorus

• hydrogen

• sulfur

DNA is referred to as the blueprint of life because it contains the instructions needed to make proteins. True or False?

• True

• False

Does DNA contain the instructions needed to make enzymes?

• Yes because DNA contains the code to make proteins. Enzymes are proteins.

• No because enzymes are not proteins

What 3 things make up a nucleotide? (select 3)

• sugar (ribose or deoxyribose)

• nitrogen base

• phosphate group

• sulfur group

• magic

What are the 4 nitrogen bases found in DNA? (select those 4)

• Guanine

• Cystosine

• Thymine

• Adenine

• Uracil

What are the 4 nitrogen bases found in RNA? (select those 4)

• Guanine

• Cystosine

• Thymine

• Adenine

• Uracil

Which of the following follow the base pair rule for DNA? (select all that apply)

• Guanine - Cytosine

• Adenine - Thymine

• Guanine - Thymine

• Thymine - Cytosine