RNA Quiz

What is the primary function of RNA in cells?

• To carry the DNA code to the ribosomes
• To replicate (copy) DNA to make new cells
• To store genetic information but nothing else

Which nitrogen base is found in RNA but not in DNA?

• Thymine
• Uracil
• Cytosine

What sugar is found in the structure of RNA?

• Deoxyribose
• Ribose
• Glucose

How many types of RNA are there?

• 2
• 3
• 4

Which type of RNA is responsible for carrying amino acids to the ribosome?

• mRNA
• tRNA
• rRNA

Which of the following is a similarity (SAME) between DNA and RNA?

• Both have a double-stranded structure
• Both contain uracil
• Both are made of nucleotides

Which RNA type is known as 'messenger' RNA?

• mRNA
• tRNA
• rRNA

Which of the following is a difference between DNA and RNA?

• RNA is double-stranded
• RNA contains thymine
• RNA contains ribose sugar

What are the four nitrogen bases found in RNA?

• A, U, C, G
• A, T, C, G
• U, T, C, G

Which type of RNA carries the DNA code to the ribosomes?

• mRNA
• tRNA
• rRNA