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  • Are nucleosomes found in prokaryotic cells?
    No, nucleosomes are not found in prokaryotic cells
  • Which molecules are the building blocks of DNA?
    The building blocks of DNA are nucleotides.
  • What type of biomolecule are DNA and RNA?
    DNA and RNA are nucleic acids.
  • The nucleotides forming DNA molecules consist of which three parts?
    The nucleotides consist of a phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogenous base.
  • What base does adenine pair with?
    Adenine pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA.
  • What is true about nucleic acids regarding their composition and function?
    They store genetic information
  • What molecules do both DNA and RNA contain?
    Both DNA and RNA contain nucleotides, which include a phosphate group, a pentose sugar, and a nitrogenous base.
  • Phosphate and deoxyribose make up what part of DNA?
    Phosphate and deoxyribose make up the sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA.
  • What are the five monomer units of a nucleic acid?
    The five monomer units are adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine, and uracil.
  • In what ways are DNA nucleotides distinguished from those found in RNA?
    DNA nucleotides contain deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA nucleotides contain ribose sugar and uracil.
  • What is a function of the nucleolus?
    The nucleolus is responsible for producing ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and assembling ribosome subunits.
  • What are the differences between DNA nucleotides and RNA nucleotides?
    DNA nucleotides contain deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA nucleotides contain ribose sugar and uracil.
  • Which macromolecule stores genetic information for an organism?
    Nucleic acids, specifically DNA, store genetic information for an organism.
  • Which type of macromolecule stores genetic information?
    Nucleic acids store genetic information.
  • Which macromolecule stores genetic information?
    DNA stores genetic information.
  • Which part of a nucleotide molecule in DNA encodes genetic information?
    The nitrogenous base encodes genetic information.
  • What is the main function of the nucleolus?
    The main function of the nucleolus is to produce ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and assemble ribosome subunits.
  • What type of biomolecules is DNA and RNA?
    DNA and RNA are nucleic acids.
  • Both DNA and RNA are made up of sugars, phosphates, and what other component?
    Both DNA and RNA are made up of sugars, phosphates, and nitrogenous bases.
  • What type of biomolecule are RNA and DNA?
    RNA and DNA are nucleic acids.
  • How are the bases in DNA and RNA different?
    DNA contains adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine, while RNA contains adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine.
  • DNA is made up of nucleotide bases that are identified by which set of letters?
    DNA nucleotide bases are identified by the letters A, T, C, and G.
  • Which nucleic acid is correctly paired with its function? A) DNA - protein synthesis B) RNA - genetic information storage C) DNA - genetic information storage D) RNA - energy storage
    C) DNA - genetic information storage
  • What kind of biomolecule is DNA?
    DNA is a nucleic acid.
  • What are the components of DNA and RNA?
    DNA and RNA are composed of nucleotides, which include a phosphate group, a pentose sugar, and a nitrogenous base.
  • If you needed a macromolecule that would store your genetic information, which would you choose?
    You would choose DNA to store genetic information.
  • Which base is found in DNA nucleotides but not in RNA nucleotides?
    Thymine is found in DNA nucleotides but not in RNA nucleotides.
  • Which is not one of the bases found in DNA nucleotides? A) Adenine B) Thymine C) Uracil D) Cytosine
    C) Uracil
  • What's the main difference between DNA and RNA nucleotides?
    The main difference is that DNA nucleotides contain deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA nucleotides contain ribose sugar and uracil.
  • What are the monomers of DNA called?
    The monomers of DNA are called nucleotides.
  • DNA is a type of what biomolecule?
    DNA is a type of nucleic acid.
  • What are the three parts of a DNA nucleotide?
    A DNA nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogenous base.
  • What type of biomolecule is DNA made of?
    DNA is made of nucleic acids.
  • DNA is what type of biomolecule?
    DNA is a nucleic acid.
  • How are the structures of RNA and DNA similar?
    Both RNA and DNA are composed of nucleotides, which include a phosphate group, a pentose sugar, and a nitrogenous base.
  • Which type of molecule is used by organisms to store and transmit genetic information?
    Nucleic acids are used to store and transmit genetic information.
  • Nitrogenous base pairs are held together by what type of bond?
    Nitrogenous base pairs are held together by hydrogen bonds.
  • Which type of biomolecule is DNA?
    DNA is a nucleic acid.