IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS OF NUCLEIC acids whether they are

present in DNA, RNA or both DNA/RNA *

7 points

DNA
RNA
DNA& RNA
URACIL
ADENINE
THYMINE
H3PO4
GUANINE
RIBOSE
DEOXY RIBOSE
URACIL
ADENINE
THYMINE
H3PO4
GUANINE
RIBOSE
DEOXY RIBOSE

Which of the following is an example of a NUCLEOTIDE in RNA

1 point

deoxyadenylic acid
guanylic acid
cytidine
deoxythymidine

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What is the monomer of nucleic acids? *

1 point

base + glucose + phosphate

nuleoside
nuleotide

What is the heterocyclic compound present in Adenine and Guanine?

1 point

purrine
pyrimidine
pyran
pyridine

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Which of the following is an example of a STOP CODON codon?

1 point

GGU
UAG
GCU
AUG

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Which of the following is an initiation codon?

1 point

UAA
UAG
UGA
AUG

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Which of the following is an example of a NUCLEOSIDE in DNA?

1 point

deoxyadenylic acid
guanylic acid
cytidine
deoxythymidine

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What is the heterocyclic compound present in Cytosine, Thymine and Uracil?

1 point

purrine
pyrimidine
pyran
pyridine

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Match the description and their respective steps in the synthesis of protein  *
4 points

replication
 transcription
translation
t-RNA decode the codons to amino acid
parent DNA forms new DNA molecule
DNA transcribes the bases to m-RNA
anticodon identifies the codon
t-RNA decode the codons to amino acid
parent DNA forms new DNA molecule
DNA transcribes the bases to m-RNA
anticodon identifies the codon

What is the anticodon of the amino acid alanine (GCU)?

1 point

CTA
CGA
CGT

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What is the sugar present in dAMP? *

1 point

ribose
glucose
deoxyribose
fructose

LIPIDS
Match the given vitamins to their respective significance or uses. *
4 points

Vit.B
Vit.D
Vit. E
Vit. K
regulate Ca and K metabolism
water soluble vitamin
regulates blood clotting
an antioxidant
regulate Ca and K metabolism
water soluble vitamin
regulates blood clotting
an antioxidant

Phospholipids, the major component of cell membranes contain _____? *

1 point

hydrophilic polar head & hydrophobic nonpolar tails

hydrophobic nonpolar head & hydrophilic polar tails
hydrophilic polar head and tails
hydrophobic nonpolar head and tails

Which of the following steroid hormone is responsible for controlling the development
of female secondary sex characteristics?
1 point

estrogen
androgen
aldosterone
cortisone
Other:

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Which of the following is NOT an example of unsaturated fatty acids? *

1 point

oleic acid
linoleic acid
stearic acid
linolenic acid
Other:
Which of the following is the possible effect of elevated levels of low-density
lipoprotein (LDL) in the bloodstream? *
1 point

coronary artery disease

proteinuria
cirrhosis
diabetes meliitus
Other:

The myelin sheath is the coating that surrounds the nerve cells and is rich in
sphingomyelins. *
1 point

True
False

Triacylglycerols are lipids with__? *

1 point

long chain of hydrocarbons

4 fused rings
3 fatty acids attached to glycerol
a phosphodiester bonded to an alcohol
Other:

Identify the following fatty acids based on their corresponding description. *

4 points

Oleic acid
Stearic acid
Linoleic acid
Linolenic acid
monounsaturated f. a.
Omega 3
Omega 6
saturated f.a.
monounsaturated f. a.
Omega 3
Omega 6
saturated f.a.

Which of the following is NOT an example of hydrolyzable lipids? *

1 point

beeswax
simple triglycerols
progesterone
mixed triglycerols
Other:

Which of the following steroid hormone is responsible for regulating the blood
pressure and volume by controlling the electrolytes sodium and potassium in the body
fluids?
1 point

estrogen
androgen
aldosterone
cortisone
Other:

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Phosphoacylglycerols are lipids with__? *

1 point

long chain of hydrocarbons

4 fused rings
3 fatty acids attached to glycerol
a phosphodiester bonded to an alcohol
Other:

HDLs reduce the level of cholesterol in the bloodstream. *

1 point

True
False
Other:
Steroids are a group of lipids with ___? *
1 point

long chain of hydrocarbons

4 fused rings
3 fatty acids attached to glycerol
a phosphodiester bonded to an alcohol
Other:

Which of the following steroid hormone serve as anti-inflammatory agents, which also
regulates carbohydrate metabolism?
1 point

estrogen
androgen
aldosterone
cortisone
Other:

Clear selection