Nucleic Acids and DNA Quiz
Authored by ZACHARY CIHAL
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of DNA in living organisms?
To provide instructions for protein synthesis
To act as a structural component of ribosomes
To regulate gene expression
To catalyze chemical reactions
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a naturally occurring variety of nucleic acid?
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Uracil nucleotide (UN)
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is DNA found in eukaryotic cells?
In the nucleus
In the mitochondria
In the chloroplasts
In the nucleoid
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA) in protein synthesis?
To carry the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes
To act as a structural component of ribosomes
To bring amino acids to the ribosomes
To regulate gene expression
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following nitrogenous bases is found in RNA but not in DNA?
Adenine (A)
Thymine (T)
Guanine (G)
Uracil (U)
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the sugar molecule in DNA called?
Deoxyribose
Ribose
Glucose
Fructose
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many phosphate groups are attached to the 5' carbon of a nucleotide?
None
One
Two
Three
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