1. Introduction to Biochemistry

Which form of the electron carrier FAD has the higher amount of energy?

In nucleic acids, what is the primary role of the nitrogenous bases?

Which three components make up a nucleotide in nucleic acids?

Because it synthesizes DNA from RNA using reverse transcription, HIV is described as a(n):

In the context of nucleic acids and energy metabolism, ATP is composed of which three parts?

Which biomolecule stores genetic information in body cells?

In the context of nucleic acids and cellular energetics, ATP is best classified as which type of biomolecule?

Which of the following lists correctly identifies the five monomer units (nucleobases) found in nucleic acids?

Which element is present in adenine but absent in ribose?

Which macromolecule has a sugar-phosphate backbone?

Which type of bonding is found in the backbone of nucleic acids?

Which sugar is present in RNA that differs from the sugar found in DNA?

In the context of nucleic acids, what type of organic molecule is ATP (adenosine triphosphate)?

Which of the following are the monomers that make up nucleic acids?

Which sugar is found in the backbone of RNA molecules?