DNA &N RNA Quiz

What is the full name of DNA?

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid

• Dinucleic Acid

• Deoxyribosenucleic Acid

• Dioxyribonucleic Acid

What does DNA contain?

• Proteins

• Nucleotides

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

What does DNA code for?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

Describe the structure of DNA.

• A molecule composed of two chains that coil around each other to form a double helix.

• A single-stranded helical structure composed of nucleotides.

• A simple linear structure with no specific shape.

• A complex structure made of proteins and lipids.

What are nucleotides and what are they made up of?

• Building blocks of DNA and RNA, made up of a phosphate group, a sugar molecule, and a nitrogenous base

• Components of proteins, made up of amino acids

• Energy storage molecules, made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

• Cell membrane components, made up of fatty acids and glycerol

What makes up the DNA’s backbone?

• Phosphates and sugars

• Nitrogenous bases

• Hydrogen bonds

• Amino acids

What does the sequence of base pairs determine?

• The genetic information in DNA

• The strength of chemical bonds in proteins

• The speed of biochemical reactions

• The color of cells in an organism

Where is DNA found in eukaryotic cells?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Endoplasmic reticulum

What is the full name of RNA?

• Ribonucleic Acid

• Ribonucleotide Acid

• Ribose Nucleic Acid

• Ribo Nucleotide Acid

How many strands does a molecule of mRNA contain?

• One strand

• Two strands

• Three strands

• Four strands