Exploring DNA Structure and Function

What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid

• Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid

• Deoxyribose Nucleic Alkaline

• Deoxyribonucleic Alkaline

Which part of the cell contains DNA in prokaryotes?

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

In eukaryotic cells, where is DNA primarily located?

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Ribosome

• Cytoplasm

What is the monomer of a DNA strand?

• Amino acid

• Nucleotide

• Lipid

• Polysaccharide

Which of the following is NOT a part of a nucleotide?

• Phosphate group

• Nitrogen base

• Sugar

• Amino acid

Which nitrogen base pairs with adenine in DNA?

• Uracil

• Thymine

• Guanine

• Cytosine

What are the four types of nitrogen bases in DNA?

• Adenine, Guanine, Thymine, Uracil

• Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Thymine

• Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Uracil

• Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine, Uracil

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

• Quadruple helix

• Single helix

• Double helix

• Triple helix

What type of bond holds the nitrogen bases together in the DNA structure?

• Peptide bond

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond

• Hydrogen bond

Which components form the backbone of the DNA ladder?

• Phosphate group and nitrogen base

• Sugar and nitrogen base

• Nitrogen base and amino acid

• Phosphate group and sugar