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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Answer: (a).5’-phosphate group of one nucleotide unit is joined to the 3’-hydroxyl group of the next nucleotide
Discuss
Answer: (d).At acidic or alkaline pH the bases become charged and their solubility in water decreases
Q33.
Building blocks of nucleic acids are ____________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Nucleotides
Q34.
Number of hydrogen bonds between adenine and thymine?

a.

1

b.

2

c.

3

d.

4

Discuss
Answer: (b).2
Q35.
Number of hydrogen bonds between guanine and cytosine?

a.

1

b.

2

c.

3

d.

4

Discuss
Answer: (c).3
Q36.
Which ratio is constant for DNA?
Discuss
Answer: (a).A + G / T + C
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Answer: (a).The amount of adenine and thymine is equal to the amount of guanine and cytosine
Q38.
Arrangement of nucleotides in DNA can be seen by ____________
Discuss
Answer: (b).X-Ray crystallography
Q39.
Which of the following leads to disruption of nucleosomal structure?
Discuss
Answer: (d).Methylation
Q40.
Which one of the following nucleic acids has a left handed helix?
Discuss
Answer: (d).Z-DNA
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