Practice Nucleotides: The Monomers - 4.5.1 | Module 4: Biomolecules - The Universal Building Blocks of Life | Biology (Biology for Engineers)
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4.5.1 - Nucleotides: The Monomers

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What are the three primary components of a nucleotide?

💡 Hint: Think of what makes up the structure of nucleic acids.

Question 2

Easy

What sugar is found in RNA?

💡 Hint: It has an -OH group at the 2' carbon.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What components make up a nucleotide?

  • Pentose sugar
  • amino acids
  • phosphate
  • Pentose sugar
  • nitrogenous base
  • phosphate
  • Pentose sugar
  • fatty acid
  • nitrogenous base

💡 Hint: Focus on what creates the building blocks of nucleic acids.

Question 2

True or False: Cytosine is a nitrogenous base found in both DNA and RNA.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about your list of nitrogenous bases.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Construct a nucleotide sequence that includes all three main components. Describe how it would link with others to form a long strand.

💡 Hint: Think about how nucleotides connect!

Question 2

Explain how mutations in the sequence of nucleotides can affect protein synthesis.

💡 Hint: Consider how protein synthesis translates information from DNA.

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