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Structure and chemical composition of DNA


This quiz is based on the physical structure and chemical composition of DNA. It deals with basic concepts related to DNA chemistry and DNA methods.
 

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1.

The DNA molecules of different species differ in their :

  phosphate backbone

  sequence of bases

  type of nucleotides

  All of the above

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2.

Each nucleotide in a DNA molecule consists of :

  a phosphate group, a pentose sugar, and a oxygen base.

  a sulfonyl group, a pentose sugar, and a nitrogeneous heterocyclic base.

  a phosphate group, a hexose sugar and a nitrogeneous heterocyclic base.

  a phosphate group,a pentose sugar and a nitrogeneous heterocyclic base.

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3.

Where would you expect to find genetic information describing the characteristics of a Dodo ?

  In virtually every cell in its body.

  In its feathers !

  In the ribosomes.

  In the primary spermatocytes.

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4.

The DNA molecule is a polymer. Its monomer units are :

  amino acids

  nucleic acids

  nucleotides

  nucleosides

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5.

A significant difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes is :

  Prokaryotes do not have DNA as their genetic material while eukaryotes do.

  The DNA of prokaryotes floats freely around the cell while the DNA of eukaryotes is held within its nucleus.

  Prokaryotes do not have ribosomes while eukaryotes do.

  Prokaryote cells are not membrane-bound while eukaryote cells are.

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6.

A nucleoside consists of :

  a pentose sugar and a oxygen base.

  a hexose sugar and a nitrogeneous heterocyclic base.

  a phosphate group, a pentose sugar and a nitrogeneous heterocyclic base.

  a pentose sugar and a nitrogeneous heterocyclic base.

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7.

Which base is found in RNA but not DNA ?

  Adenine

  Cytosine

  Thymine

  Uracil

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