New DNA structure found

New DNA structure found

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Science, Chemistry, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses a new DNA structure called the i-motif, detailed in Nature Chemistry. Unlike normal DNA, where cytosine pairs with guanine, the i-motif structure features cytosine pairing with cytosine. This discovery may play a role in DNA reading and the synthesis of useful substances, as reported by The Independent.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the new DNA structure discussed in the video?

Z-DNA

Quadruplex

Triple helix

i-motif

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following bases are part of normal DNA?

Thymine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine

Adenine, Thymine, Uracil, Guanine

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In normal DNA, which base does cytosine typically pair with?

Adenine

Thymine

Guanine

Cytosine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the i-motif structure, which base does cytosine pair with?

Cytosine

Adenine

Thymine

Guanine

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential role does the i-motif structure play in DNA function?

Transcription of RNA

Replication of DNA

Repair of DNA

Reading DNA and converting it into useful substances

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