Lesson 8: Nucleic Acids & ATP Flashcards
What are nucleic acids primarily responsible for in living organisms?
Storing and transmitting genetic information.
True or False: DNA is a double-stranded molecule.
True.
Fill in the blank: The two main types of nucleic acids are ______ and RNA.
DNA
What is the basic unit of nucleic acids?
Nucleotide.
Which component of a nucleotide varies between different nucleic acids?
Nitrogenous base.
What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?
Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.
What is the primary function of ATP in the cell?
To provide energy for cellular processes.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a nitrogenous base found in RNA? A) Uracil B) Thymine C) Cytosine D) Adenine
B) Thymine.
True or False: ATP is a nucleic acid.
False.
What does ATP stand for?
Adenosine triphosphate.
Fill in the blank: The three components of a nucleotide are a sugar, a phosphate group, and a ______.
Nitrogenous base.
Which process synthesizes RNA from a DNA template?
Transcription.
What type of bond connects the nitrogenous bases in the DNA double helix?
Hydrogen bonds.
Short Answer: Name one role of RNA in the cell.
Protein synthesis.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of nucleotides? A) Energy transfer B) Genetic information C) Both A and B D) None of the above
C) Both A and B.
Nucleic Acids how are they formed?
Nucleotides linked by dehydration synthesis.
