Understanding Differences with DNA

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High School Biology › Understanding Differences with DNA

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Which of the following bases is replaced by uracil during transcription?

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There are several different types of RNA with different general structures and functions. What is common to all RNA molecules?

3

How does RNA differ from DNA in eukaryotes?

I. RNA contains ribose
II. RNA is found only in the cytoplasm
III. RNA uses bases A, C, U, G
IV. RNA is predominantly single-stranded

4

Which DNA base is replaced by uracil in RNA?

5

Which of the following characteristics best describe RNA?

I. It contains base pairs C, G, U, and A

II. It is double stranded

III. It stores hereditary information

IV. It is responsible for transcription of proteins

V. It is synthesized from DNA

6

Which nucleotide is present in RNA sequences, but not DNA sequences?

7

Which of the following statements are true?

8

DNA contains the following nitrogenous bases: adenine, guanine, thymine, and cytosine. RNA contains which of the following sets of nitrogenous bases?

9

Where is mature mRNA found in the cell?

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How are RNA and DNA similar?

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