WGU Biochem C785: Unit 4 DNA and RNA questions with correct answers

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) CORRECT ANSWER An organisms genetic material found in the nucleus of a cell Double stranded helical nucleic acid molecule consisting of nucleotide monomers with deoxyribose sugar and nitrogenous bases (A, C, G, T) capable of replicating Which nucleotides/bases are used in DNA? CORRECT ANSWER A - Adenine C - Cystine G - Guanine T - Thymine RNA (ribonucleic acid) CORRECT ANSWER A nucleic acid consisting of nucleotide monomers with a ribose sugar and nitrogenous bases (A, C, G, U) Usually single stranded Functions in protein synthesis, gene regulation, and as the genome of some viruses Central Dogma CORRECT ANSWER DNA - RNA - Protein DNA - Transcription -mRNA - Translation - Protein The process by which the instructions in DNA are converted into a functional product The flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA protein Which nucleotides/bases are used in RNA? CORRECT ANSWER