Week 10: DNA and RNA Structure Answers

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Proteins are made in ribosomes, but DNA is stored in the nucleus. How does RNA help in this process?

A
RNA copies DNA and transports it to ribosomes for protein synthesis.
B
RNA changes the DNA sequence to create new proteins.
C
RNA breaks down DNA so that proteins can be formed.
D
RNA helps in the replication of DNA before protein synthesis.
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Why can uracil be used as a “clue” to identify RNA in a strand?

A
Because uracil is found in both DNA and RNA.
B
Because uracil indicates a damaged DNA strand.
C
Because uracil is always paired with thymine.
D
Because uracil is unique to RNA.
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Where is the DNA located in a eukaryotic cell?

A
ribosomes
B
nucleus
C
cytoplasm
D
cell membrane
4

Which of the following could be a nucleotide of RNA?

A
deoxyribose + phosphate group + thymine
B
deoxyribose + phosphate group + uracil
C
ribose + phosphate group + thymine
D
ribose + phosphate group + uracil
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Which base is found only in RNA?

A
ribose
B
thymine
C
uracil
D
deoxyribose
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Which structural characteristic is seen in RNA but not in DNA?

A
double strands
B
a single strand
C
chains of nucleotides
D
a helical shape
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Which structural component is found in DNA but not in RNA?

A
ribose
B
deoxyribose
C
phosphate group
D
nitrogenous base

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