Biology Quiz

What is the primary structural unit of nucleic acids?

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Proteins

Which process involves the synthesis of RNA from DNA?

• Translation

• Replication

• Transcription

• Mutation

Which of the following best describes the role of tRNA molecules?

What is the primary focus of recombinant DNA technology?

What is the nature of nucleic acids as found in the nucleus?

• Basic

• Neutral

• Acidic

• Alkaline

What type of polymer is a nucleic acid?

• Branched

• Unbranched

• Cross-linked

• Network

Where are nucleic acids primarily located within a cell?

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

Where is deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) primarily found in a cell?

• In the mitochondria

• Within the cell nucleus

• In the cell membrane

• In the cytoplasm

What is the primary function of ribonucleic acid (RNA)?

• Energy storage

• Synthesis of proteins

• Genetic mutation

• Cellular respiration

How is DNA involved in the process of cell division?

• It synthesizes proteins

• It is destroyed

• It is passed from existing cells to new cells

• It exits the cell