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22 Jan 2024, 04:44
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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is a molecule that contains the genetic instructions necessary for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms. DNA is a long, double-stranded molecule composed of four nucleotide building blocks: adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and thymine (T). The structure of DNA is often referred to as a double helix, where two strands of DNA are wound together in a spiral shape, with the nucleotide bases forming pairs and connecting the two strands. Adenine pairs with thymine (A-T), and cytosine pairs with guanine (C-G), held together by hydrogen bonds. This base-pairing arrangement allows DNA to carry and store genetic information in the sequence of its nucleotide bases, which form a genetic code. DNA carries the genetic information that determines an organism's traits, characteristics, and inherited traits from one generation to the next through a process called DNA replication and cell division.
Genetic information is passed from one generation to the next through DNA replication and cell division.: Inferred
Adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G) in RNA.: Cannot be inferred
RNA plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins in living organisms.: Inferred
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1. For each of the following statements, select Infer if the statement can be inferred from the information provided, otherwise select cannot be inferred.
| Inferred | Cannot be inferred | |
| Genetic information is passed from one generation to the next through DNA replication and cell division. | ||
| Adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G) in RNA. | ||
| RNA plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins in living organisms. |
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Genetic information is passed from one generation to the next through DNA replication and cell division.: Inferred
Adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G) in RNA.: Cannot be inferred
RNA plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins in living organisms.: Inferred
RNA uses uracil (U) as one of its nucleotide bases, which replaces thymine (T) found in DNA.: Correct
DNA and RNA are typically double-stranded molecules.: Incorrect
DNA is less stable than RNA.: Incorrect
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2. For each of the following statements, select correct if the statement is true according to the information provided, otherwise select incorrect.
| Correct | Incorrect | |
| RNA uses uracil (U) as one of its nucleotide bases, which replaces thymine (T) found in DNA. | ||
| DNA and RNA are typically double-stranded molecules. | ||
| DNA is less stable than RNA. |
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RNA uses uracil (U) as one of its nucleotide bases, which replaces thymine (T) found in DNA.: Correct
DNA and RNA are typically double-stranded molecules.: Incorrect
DNA is less stable than RNA.: Incorrect
RNA performs functions such as catalyzing chemical reactions or regulating gene expression.
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3. All of the following statements can be inferred from the information provided above EXCEPT.
| RNA Translates genetic information from DNA into proteins while DNA Stores genetic information and carries instructions for protein synthesis. | |
| DNA Found primarily in the nucleus of cells, with a small amount in mitochondria. | |
| RNA is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of nucleotide building blocks, similar to DNA, but it has some important differences in structure and function compared to DNA. | |
| RNA performs functions such as catalyzing chemical reactions or regulating gene expression. | |
| DNA can be found in the nucleus of cells in most living organisms. |
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RNA performs functions such as catalyzing chemical reactions or regulating gene expression.
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02 Jul 2024, 00:42
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Q1.
Genetic information is passed from one generation to the next through DNA replication and cell division. - Inferred 1st tab last sentence
Adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G) in RNA. - Thymine not present in RNA check 2nd tab - Not inferred
RNA plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins in living organisms. - 2nd Tab 1st line - Inferred.
Q2.
RNA uses uracil (U) as one of its nucleotide bases, which replaces thymine (T) found in DNA. - Correct 2nd tab
DNA and RNA are typically double-stranded molecules. - Incorrect Tab2
DNA is less stable than RNA. - Incorrect Tab3
Q3
RNA Translates genetic information from DNA into proteins while DNA Stores genetic information and carries instructions for protein synthesis. - Inferred Tab3
DNA Found primarily in the nucleus of cells, with a small amount in mitochondria. - Inferred Tab 3
RNA is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of nucleotide building blocks, similar to DNA, but it has some important differences in structure and function compared to DNA.- Inferred Tab 2
RNA performs functions such as catalyzing chemical reactions or regulating gene expression. - Not inferred
DNA can be found in the nucleus of cells in most living organisms. - Inferred Tab3
Genetic information is passed from one generation to the next through DNA replication and cell division. - Inferred 1st tab last sentence
Adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G) in RNA. - Thymine not present in RNA check 2nd tab - Not inferred
RNA plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins in living organisms. - 2nd Tab 1st line - Inferred.
Q2.
RNA uses uracil (U) as one of its nucleotide bases, which replaces thymine (T) found in DNA. - Correct 2nd tab
DNA and RNA are typically double-stranded molecules. - Incorrect Tab2
DNA is less stable than RNA. - Incorrect Tab3
Q3
RNA Translates genetic information from DNA into proteins while DNA Stores genetic information and carries instructions for protein synthesis. - Inferred Tab3
DNA Found primarily in the nucleus of cells, with a small amount in mitochondria. - Inferred Tab 3
RNA is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of nucleotide building blocks, similar to DNA, but it has some important differences in structure and function compared to DNA.- Inferred Tab 2
RNA performs functions such as catalyzing chemical reactions or regulating gene expression. - Not inferred
DNA can be found in the nucleus of cells in most living organisms. - Inferred Tab3
22 Jan 2025, 12:03
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1. Let's look at the statements and see which can be inferred.
- Genetic information is passed from one generation to the next through DNA replication and cell division. Tab DNA, "DNA carries the genetic information ... from one generation to the next through a process called DNA replication and cell division." So, this statement can be inferred.
- Adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G) in RNA. Tab RNA, "the four nucleotide bases in RNA are ... uracil (U), which replaces thymine (T) found in DNA." So, this statement cannot be inferred.
- RNA plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins in living organisms. Tab RNA, "RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a molecule that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins in living organisms." So, this statement can be inferred.
2. Let's look at the statements and see which are correct and which are incorrect.
- RNA uses uracil (U) as one of its nucleotide bases, which replaces thymine (T) found in DNA. Tab RNA, "the four nucleotide bases in RNA are ... uracil (U), which replaces thymine (T) found in DNA." So, this statement is correct.
- DNA and RNA are typically double-stranded molecules. Tab RNA, "the structure of RNA is typically single-stranded." So, this statement is incorrect.
- DNA is less stable than RNA. Tab Comparison Table, "RNA: Less stable" and "DNA: More stable." So, this statement is incorrect.
3. Here, we need to find which of the following statements cannot be inferred.
- RNA Translates genetic information from DNA into proteins while DNA Stores genetic information and carries instructions for protein synthesis. This matches what is written in the tab Comparison Table, Function. So, this statement can be inferred.
- DNA Found primarily in the nucleus of cells, with a small amount in mitochondria. This matches what is written in the tab Comparison Table, DNA, Location. So, this statement can be inferred.
- RNA is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of nucleotide building blocks, similar to DNA, but it has some important differences in structure and function compared to DNA. Tab RNA, "RNA is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of nucleotide building blocks, but it has some important differences in structure and function compared to DNA." So, this statement can be inferred.
- RNA performs functions such as catalyzing chemical reactions or regulating gene expression. Catalyzing chemical reactions isn't mentioned anywhere. So, this statement cannot be inferred.
- DNA can be found in the nucleus of cells in most living organisms. This matches what is written in the tab Comparison Table, DNA, Location. So, this statement can be inferred.
- Genetic information is passed from one generation to the next through DNA replication and cell division. Tab DNA, "DNA carries the genetic information ... from one generation to the next through a process called DNA replication and cell division." So, this statement can be inferred.
- Adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G) in RNA. Tab RNA, "the four nucleotide bases in RNA are ... uracil (U), which replaces thymine (T) found in DNA." So, this statement cannot be inferred.
- RNA plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins in living organisms. Tab RNA, "RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a molecule that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins in living organisms." So, this statement can be inferred.
2. Let's look at the statements and see which are correct and which are incorrect.
- RNA uses uracil (U) as one of its nucleotide bases, which replaces thymine (T) found in DNA. Tab RNA, "the four nucleotide bases in RNA are ... uracil (U), which replaces thymine (T) found in DNA." So, this statement is correct.
- DNA and RNA are typically double-stranded molecules. Tab RNA, "the structure of RNA is typically single-stranded." So, this statement is incorrect.
- DNA is less stable than RNA. Tab Comparison Table, "RNA: Less stable" and "DNA: More stable." So, this statement is incorrect.
3. Here, we need to find which of the following statements cannot be inferred.
- RNA Translates genetic information from DNA into proteins while DNA Stores genetic information and carries instructions for protein synthesis. This matches what is written in the tab Comparison Table, Function. So, this statement can be inferred.
- DNA Found primarily in the nucleus of cells, with a small amount in mitochondria. This matches what is written in the tab Comparison Table, DNA, Location. So, this statement can be inferred.
- RNA is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of nucleotide building blocks, similar to DNA, but it has some important differences in structure and function compared to DNA. Tab RNA, "RNA is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of nucleotide building blocks, but it has some important differences in structure and function compared to DNA." So, this statement can be inferred.
- RNA performs functions such as catalyzing chemical reactions or regulating gene expression. Catalyzing chemical reactions isn't mentioned anywhere. So, this statement cannot be inferred.
- DNA can be found in the nucleus of cells in most living organisms. This matches what is written in the tab Comparison Table, DNA, Location. So, this statement can be inferred.
