WorksheetsNucleic Acids
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the role of nucleic acids?
Play structural roles/act as enzymes
Provide short-term energy
Store and express genetic information
Store long-term energy
Which one is NOT a nucleic acid?
ATP
DNA
RNA
Glycogen
What is the monomer of nucleic acids?
Amino acid
Monosaccharide
Nucleotide
Fatty acid
In eukaryotic cells, DNA is protected in the _______.
Eukaryotic cells do NOT have protection for their DNA.
Nucleus
Ribosome
Rough ER
Prokaryotic cells have DNA.
True
False
Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus to protect their DNA.
True
False
Read the following statements about RNA. Which statement is correct?
RNA is a double-stranded molecule.
RNA is a copy of DNA that is used to build proteins.
RNA is the master copy of an organism's genetic code.
RNA is inherited from an organism's parents.
Which statement about DNA and RNA is NOT correct?
They are both made of nucleotide monomers.
They are both double-stranded molecules.
RNA is a copy of DNA.
DNA stores genetic info, while RNA is used to build a protein.
What are the three parts of a nucleotide?
Glycerol and 3 fatty acids
Glycerol, 2 fatty acids, and phosphate group
Sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base
Glucose and fructose
Which of the following correctly describes the elements found in nucleic acids?
C-12, C-13, and C-14
C, H, and a little O
C, H, and O in a 1: 2: 1 ratio
C, H, O, N, and P
