26.1.2 Nucleic Acids Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of DNA?
A
Coding genetic information
2
Q
Which base does adenine bond with?
A
thymine
3
Q
What is the complimentary DNA strand for the following sequence?
T–T–C–G–A–C–G–A
A
A–A–G–C–T–G–C–T
4
Q
What type of bond is responsible for base-pairing in DNA?
A
pi
5
Q
Which of the following is NOT a part of RNA?
A
Deoxyribose
6
Q
How many hydrogen bonds link guanine and cytosine?
A
3
7
Q
What is the function of RNA?
A
Translating instructions into proteins
8
Q
What type of sugar is found in RNA?
A
Ribose
9
Q
With which nitrogenous base does guanine hydrogen bond?
A
Cytosine
10
Q
How is energy stored in an ATP molecule?
A
In a phosphate bond
