Practice Properties Of Genetic Material (dna Versus Rna) (5.2.2) - MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
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Properties of Genetic Material (DNA versus RNA)

Practice - Properties of Genetic Material (DNA versus RNA)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main difference between DNA and RNA?

💡 Hint: Think about the sugars and bases present in each.

Question 2 Easy

List two roles of RNA.

💡 Hint: Consider the functions of RNA in the cell.

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Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a role of RNA?

Messenger
Storage of Genetic Information
Adapter
Catalytic

💡 Hint: Consider which molecule is responsible for long-term storage of genetic data.

Question 2

True or False: DNA is less stable than RNA.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the features of each molecule that contribute to their stability.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how the properties of DNA and RNA influence their roles in heredity and cellular functions.

💡 Hint: Focus on the role each plays in the cell and how their structures support these functions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the significance of RNA's higher mutation rate in the context of viral infections.

💡 Hint: Think about how this leads to challenges in managing diseases caused by these viruses.

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