Nucleic Acids

What is the role of nucleic acids?

• Play structural roles/act as enzymes

• Provide short-term energy

• Store and express genetic information

• Store long-term energy

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which one is NOT a nucleic acid?

• ATP

• DNA

• RNA

• Glycogen

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

• Amino acid

• Monosaccharide

• Nucleotide

• Fatty acid

In eukaryotic cells, DNA is protected in the _______.

• Eukaryotic cells do NOT have protection for their DNA.

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Rough ER

Prokaryotic cells have DNA.

• True

• False

Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus to protect their DNA.

• True

• False

Read the following statements about RNA. Which statement is correct?

• RNA is a double-stranded molecule.

• RNA is a copy of DNA that is used to build proteins.

• RNA is the master copy of an organism's genetic code.

• RNA is inherited from an organism's parents.

Which statement about DNA and RNA is NOT correct?

• They are both made of nucleotide monomers.

• They are both double-stranded molecules.

• RNA is a copy of DNA.

• DNA stores genetic info, while RNA is used to build a protein.

What are the three parts of a nucleotide?

• Glycerol and 3 fatty acids

• Glycerol, 2 fatty acids, and phosphate group

• Sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base

• Glucose and fructose

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which of the following correctly describes the elements found in nucleic acids?

• C-12, C-13, and C-14

• C, H, and a little O

• C, H, and O in a 1: 2: 1 ratio

• C, H, O, N, and P