Structure and Functions of Nucleic Acids

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Important Questions on Structure and Functions of Nucleic Acids

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If A = 120 and C = 120, there are            nucleotides.

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The base sequence for a nucleic acid segment is given as GAG AGG GGA CCA. From this, it can be concluded that it is a segment of a

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Two strands of a molecule of DNA are linked sidewise by

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The similarity between RNA and DNA is that both 

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As compared to DNA pentose sugar, the RNA pentose sugar has

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In eukaryotic cell, DNA is found in 

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Phosphodiester linkage is present between

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According to Watson and Crick, DNA

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RNA

The hereditary material in tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) is:

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Which of the following is NOT found in RNA?

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Which one of the following is a nucleotide?

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ln a DNA molecule, if the percentage of thymine is 22%, then guanine will be

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What are the nitrogen bases in DNA?

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The complementary nitrogen bases in DNA are joined by which of the following?

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Which is the genetic material in most plant viruses?

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............. carries activated amino acids to ribosomes.

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Purines have nitrogen atoms at ______ positions.

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Identify the given structural formulae and select the correct option.
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The component present in both nucleotides and nucleosides is