For each of the following, fill in the blank with the correct response(s). All
of the following pertain to nucleic acids.
a. The substance in the nucleus of the cell that stores and transmits genetic
information is DNA, which stands for _________
b. The basic repeating monomer units of DNA and RNA are called _______
c. The pentose deoxyribose is found in DNA, whereas ________is found in RNA.
d. The basic linkage in DNA or RNA between the sugar molecule and phosphoric
acid is a phosphate _______ linkage.
e. The bases on opposite strands of DNA are said to be __________ to each
other, which means the bases fit together specifically by hydrogen bonding to
one another.
f. In a strand of normal DNA, the base__________is always always found paired
with cytosine.
g. A given segment of the DNA molecule, which contains the molecular coding
for a specific protein to be synthesized, is referred to as a _______
h. During protein synthesis, ______RNA molecules attach to and transport
specific amino acids to the appropriate position on the pattern provided by
_______RNA molecules.
i. The codes specified by ________are responsible for assembling the correct
primary structure of proteins.
