34. Nucleic Acids

In the process of reverse transcription, what does reverse transcriptase use as a template to synthesize DNA?

During the formation of nucleic acid polymers, what molecule is removed?

Which of the following techniques is not based on nucleic-acid hybridization?

How do restriction enzymes cut DNA sequences?

Which of the following molecules is used to make radioactively labeled DNA?

Why does DNA move from the negative end of the gel to the positive end during gel electrophoresis?

Which nitrogenous base is present in RNA but not in DNA?

Why is DNA polymerase from Thermus aquaticus ideal for PCR?

Which component of DNA forms the backbone of the molecule?

A hydroxyl group is present at the 3' end of the growing DNA strand. What functional group is typically found at the 5' end?

Which of the following is a way RNA differs from DNA?

Which of the following techniques can be used to determine the general location of radioactively labeled DNA?

Which of the following factors can cause DNA to mutate?

RNA contains which of the following nitrogenous bases?

Which of the following is a characteristic of RNA?