5 - Nucleic Acids
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?
💡 Hint: Think about the genetic material present in organisms.
What does a nucleotide consist of?
💡 Hint: Consider the components that make up nucleic acids.
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What is the primary function of DNA?
💡 Hint: Consider what DNA stands for and its biological role.
DNA has how many strands?
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of DNA.
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Consider a mutation occurs resulting in a change in one nucleotide in the gene. Describe how this mutation may impact the resulting protein.
💡 Hint: Think about how the genetic code is translated into proteins.
How would you explain the importance of the double helix formation in DNA during the process of replication?
💡 Hint: Consider why the correct pairing and structure enhance fidelity in genetic replication.
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