Nucleic Acids MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Nucleic Acids, a fundamental topic in the field of Biochemistry. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Nucleic Acids MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q21.
Different DNA polymerases play distinct roles in DNA replication and repair in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. All known DNA polymerases synthesize DNA only in the __________ by the addition of dNTPs to a performed primer strand of DNA.
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Answer: (c).5' to 3' direction
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Answer: (d).all of the above
Q23.
The enzyme that joins DNA cuts is called
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Answer: (b).ligase
Q24.
Identify the purine base of nucleic acids in the following.
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Answer: (d).Adenine
Q25.
Which of the following are not the components of RNA?
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Answer: (a).Thymine
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Answer: (c).The bases in nucleotides are attached to a pentose sugar moiety by a glycosidic linkage
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Answer: (b).a base + a sugar
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Answer: (d).a base + a sugar + phosphate
Q29.
Group of adjacent nucleotides are joined by ____________
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Answer: (a).Phosphodiester bond
Q30.
The sugar molecule in a nucleotide is ____________
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Answer: (a).Pentose
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