Structure Of DNA Quiz! Trivia

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1.

Which of the following is NOT a base found on a DNA molecule?
- A.
  
  Alanine
- B.
  
  Thymine
- C.
  
  Adenine
- D.
  
  Guanine
- E.
  
  Cytosine
2.

The sugar molecule found in DNA is:
- A.
  
  Ribose
- B.
  
  Sucrose
- C.
  
  Glucose
- D.
  
  Deoxyribose
- E.
  
  Fructose
3.

A nucleotide consists of which 3 molecules?
- A.
  
  Sugar, Phospate, Base
- B.
  
  Sugar, Phosphate, Protein
- C.
  
  Sugar, Protein, Base
- D.
  
  Base, Protein, Enzyme
- E.
  
  None of the above
4.

DNA has _______ strand(s) and RNA has ________ strand(s)
- A.
  
  1, 2
- B.
  
  1,4
- C.
  
  2, 1
- D.
  
  2, 2
- E.
  
  2, 4
5.

In a DNA molecule, adenine always bonds to ____________.
- A.
  
  Uracil
- B.
  
  Thymine
- C.
  
  Guanine
- D.
  
  Cytosine
- E.
  
  Itself
6.

DNA Naturally assumes a ___________________ shape.
- A.
  
  Double bonded
- B.
  
  Single Stranded
- C.
  
  Single helix
- D.
  
  Double helix
- E.
  
  Single bonded
7.

DNA has 2 functions. To store and use the codes for building______________, and to copy itself for making______________.
- A.
  
  New cells, proteins
- B.
  
  DNA, RNA
- C.
  
  RNA, DNA
- D.
  
  Proteins, New cells
- E.
  
  Proteins, food
8.

During DNA replication, what enzyme is responsible for "unzipping" the DNA molecule?
- A.
  
  DNA helicase
- B.
  
  DNA polymerase
- C.
  
  RNA polymerase
- D.
  
  Protease
- E.
  
  Unzipperase
9.

What type of bond holds the bases together in the middle of a DNA molecule?
- A.
  
  Hydrogen
- B.
  
  Covalent
- C.
  
  Ionic
- D.
  
  Double covalent
- E.
  
  Polar
10.

Which of the following is NOT a type of RNA?
- A.
  
  RRNA
- B.
  
  CRNA
- C.
  
  MRNA
- D.
  
  TRNA
- E.
  
  Transfer RNA