U3 AOS1 DP1 Quiz

What is the primary role of nucleic acids in cells?

• Store energy

• Encode instructions for protein synthesis

• Provide structural support

• Transport nutrients

Which of the following is NOT a form of RNA?

• mRNA

• rRNA

• tRNA

• dRNA

What is one of the success criteria for understanding nucleic acids?

• Draw and annotate a DNA nucleotide

• Memorize the periodic table

• Calculate molecular weight

• Identify cell organelles

Which of the following is a task related to RNA in the success criteria?

• Compare DNA and RNA

• Draw and annotate a protein

• Identify lipids

• Measure enzyme activity

Which molecule carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome?

• tRNA

• mRNA

• rRNA

• DNA

Which of the following base pairs is correctly matched with its complementary base in DNA?

• Adenine - Cytosine

• Guanine - Thymine

• Adenine - Thymine

• Cytosine - Thymine

What type of bond holds the base pairs together in the DNA structure?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Metallic bond

What is the primary function of nucleic acids in cells?

• Store energy

• Store information in a chemical code

• Provide structural support

• Transport nutrients

What is the structure formed by two strands of DNA?

• Single helix

• Triple helix

• Double helix

• Quadruple helix

What are the subunits of DNA called?

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Monosaccharides