7. DNA and Chromosome Structure

In nucleic acids, what molecules form the backbone of DNA and RNA?

In the context of DNA structure, what are the monomers of DNA?

In DNA structure, what chemical components form the repeating backbone of the DNA double helix?

In which structure is all the genetic information of an organism found?

Which of the following is the repeating structural unit that forms RNA and DNA?

In DNA structure, which molecules are the building blocks (monomers) of DNA?

DNA is classified as which type of biological macromolecule?

Why does DNA need to be coiled within the cell nucleus?

Which of the following is a nitrogenous base found in DNA?

Which set correctly lists the four nucleotides found in DNA?

In the context of DNA structure, who is credited with discovering the base-pairing rules (A pairs with T, and G pairs with C) for DNA?

In the DNA double helix, which type of bond primarily holds the two strands together across the helix (between complementary bases)?

In an agarose gel electrophoresis experiment analyzing DNA structure, which individual's sample would most likely show DNA fragments of approximately 470 bp and 330 bp after digestion with a restriction enzyme that cuts at a specific site within the DNA?

In the structure of DNA, which component is primarily responsible for the molecule's overall negative charge at physiological pH?

In the DNA double helix, what components form the “rungs” of the molecular ladder?