Nucleic Acids Lesson Review

Question 1

What is included in the nucleic acid Structure?

Answer 1

• Polymer (4th macromolecule)
• nucleotides (Monomer subunits

Question 2

What are the 3 components of Nucleotides?

Answer 2

• Pentose sugar
• Phosphate group
• Nitrogenous base

Question 3

What are the different types of Nucleic Acids?

Answer 3

• DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
• RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)
• ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

Question 4

What are the functions of DNA?

Answer 4

• To direct growth and development of every living thing
• Controls the production of proteins and other chemical messengers.
• Hereditary molecule and the basis of genetics.

Question 5

What is the DNA Structure?

Answer 5

• Double-stranded/ double helix
• Strands run antiparrallel
• Pentose sugar has one less oxygen then RNA
• Nitrogenous bases (A,T,C,G)