7. DNA and Chromosome Structure

Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule?

Which term describes a DNA molecule that can carry a DNA sequence of interest and is commonly used in genetic engineering?

In the context of DNA structure, what are the building blocks (monomers) of DNA?

In the context of DNA structure, why do scientists classify DNA as a macromolecule?

DNA and RNA are both types of what?

In the context of DNA structure, DNA is made up of repeating subunits called what?

In a DNA double helix, which type of bond holds the two complementary strands together?

In the DNA double helix, what molecules form the sugar-phosphate backbone of each strand?

In nucleic acids, the backbone of DNA and RNA is primarily composed of which repeating structural components?

Which set correctly lists the nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

In the DNA double helix, what chemical components make up the “sides” (backbone) of the molecule?

The structure of RNA differs from DNA in that:

The bases in DNA (and RNA) are more accurately described as _____ bases.

In the DNA double helix, which components form the sugar-phosphate backbone of each strand?

In the context of DNA structure, DNA is classified as which type of biological macromolecule?