Nucleoproteins and Nucleic Acids

What are the properties of nucleoproteins?

• Soluble in alkali

• Not acidic

• Coagulated by heat

• Insoluble in cold water

Which nitrogen base pairs with adenine in DNA?

• Thymine

• Cytosine

• Guanine

• Uracil

Where is RNA predominantly found in the cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Cytoplasm

What is the main function of DNA?

• Translation of information into protein structures

• Storage of genetic information

• Energy transfer in living organisms

• Act as co-factors to enzymes

What is the structure of RNA?

• Double-stranded

• Helical

• Single-stranded

• Circular

What is the function of mRNA?

• Template for protein synthesis

• Biosynthetic function of ribosomes

• Binding and carrying activated amino acids

• Regulation of gene expression

What is the structure of tRNA?

• Double-stranded

• Circular

• Cloverleaf-like shape

• Linear

What is the main function of rRNA?

• Protein synthesis

• Energy transfer in living organisms

• Regulation of gene expression

• Storage of genetic information

What is the composition of nucleic acids?

• Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus

• Carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus

• Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

• Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus

What is the main function of nucleoproteins?

• Storage of genetic information

• Transformation of genetic strain of bacteria

• Constituents of genes

• Energy transfer in living organisms