DNA and RNA Quiz

What are the fundamental working unit of every living system?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Cells

• Proteins

___ is a nucleic acid that contains ribose as the sugar.

How many primary nucleobases are there in nucleic acids?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What is the structure of the DNA molecule?

• Circular

• Triple helix

• Double helix

• Single-stranded

Adenine bonds with_______ in DNA.

Which type of RNA carries genetic sequence information between DNA and ribosomes?

• mRNA

• rRNA

• snRNA

• tRNA

What is the function of DNA in living organisms?

• Decodes genetic information

• Stores genetic information

• Carrier of genetic information

• Catalyst of biochemical reactions

What is the function of ribosomal RNA?

• Catalyzes peptide bond formation

• Carrier of genetic information

• Decodes genetic information

• Controls protein synthesis

What is the function of transfer RNA?

• Catalyzes peptide bond formation

• Carrier of amino acids

• Decodes genetic information

• Controls protein synthesis

What is the function of DNA in living organisms?

• Carrier of genetic information

• Decodes genetic information

• Catalyst of biochemical reactions

• Stores genetic information