Revolutionizing DNA Computation: DNA Computing Quiz

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    What is DNA computing primarily based on?

    • Nucleotide sequence
    • Chemical reactions
    • Electrical circuits
    • Binary code
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Welcome to our DNA Computing Quiz! Explore the cutting-edge field of DNA computing, where biological molecules are used for computational tasks. This quiz will test your knowledge of the principles, applications, and potential of DNA computing technology. DNA computing harnesses the remarkable properties of DNA molecules, such as their ability to store vast amounts of information and perform complex operations in parallel. By leveraging these characteristics, researchers are developing innovative approaches to solve computational problems that traditional silicon-based computers struggle with.

In this quiz, you'll encounter questions about the fundamentals of DNA computing, including topics such as DNA sequencing, DNA-based algorithms, and molecular computing devices. You'll also learn about the exciting applications of DNA computing in areas like cryptography, data storage, and medical diagnostics. Put your knowledge to the test and discover the transformative potential of DNA computing technology. Are you ready to embark on this captivating exploration?

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  • 2. 

    In DNA computing, what does PCR stand for?

    • Polymerase chain reaction

    • Protein coding region

    • Protein-coding RNA

    • Promoter region

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following is not an application of DNA computing?

    • Weather prediction

    • Cryptography

    • Data storage

    • Medical diagnostics

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  • 4. 

    Which molecule is complementary to adenine in DNA and is used in DNA sequencing and computing?

    • Thymine

    • Cytosine

    • Guanine

    • Uracil

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  • 5. 

    Which molecule serves as the building blocks of DNA, used in DNA computing?

    • Amino acids

    • Nucleotides

    • Sugars

    • Lipids

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  • 6. 

    What is the term for a method used to determine the order of nucleotides in a DNA sequence?

    • DNA replication

    • DNA sequencing

    • DNA transcription

    • DNA translation

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  • 7. 

    What is the primary function of DNA in DNA computing?

    • Transmit electrical signals

    • Generate heat

    • Store and process data

    • Produce proteins

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following is a potential application of DNA computing in medicine?

    • Drug discovery

    • Weather prediction

    • Cryptography

    • Agricultural improvement

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following is a challenge in DNA computing?

    • High cost of equipment

    • Limited scalability

    • Rapid computation speed

    • Low storage capacity

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  • 10. 

    Which property of DNA makes it suitable for data storage in DNA computing?

    • Parallelism

    • Stability

    • Replication

    • Electrochemical properties

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  • 11. 

    Which enzyme is commonly used in DNA computing to cut DNA at specific sequences?

    • Restriction enzyme

    • DNA polymerase

    • RNA polymerase

    • Ligase

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  • 12. 

    Which of the following is an advantage of DNA computing?

    • Massive parallelism

    • Low information density

    • Limited sequence design flexibility

    • Rapid obsolescence

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  • 13. 

    What is the term for the process of synthesizing DNA strands based on a template strand?

    • DNA sequencing

    • DNA transcription

    • DNA translation

    • DNA replication

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  • 14. 

    Which of the following is a limitation of DNA computing?

    • Sensitivity to environmental conditions

    • High energy consumption

    • Limited scalability

    • Rapid data retrieval

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    What is the term for a small, single-stranded DNA molecule used in DNA computing?

    • Plasmid

    • Chromosome

    • Vector

    • Oligonucleotide

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