hamburger menu
All Coursesall course arrow
adda247
reward-icon
adda247
    arrow
    arrow
    arrow
    The DNA can also be called a:
    Question

    The DNA can also be called a:

    A.

    Polysaccharide

    B.

    Polypeptide

    C.

    Polynucleotide

    D.

    Polymerase

    Correct option is C

    The Correct Answer is: (C) Polynucleotide
    Explanation:
    DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is a polynucleotide, meaning it is a long chain made up of repeating units called nucleotides.
    Each nucleotide in DNA consists of three parts: a sugar (deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, or Guanine).
    These nucleotides are linked together in a sequence to form the long, double-stranded structure of DNA.
    Information Booster:
    • Each strand of DNA is a polymer of nucleotides.

    • Polynucleotide = many nucleotides joined by phosphodiester bonds.

    • DNA carries genetic information crucial for the growth, development, and reproduction of all living organisms.

    Additional Information:

    • Polysaccharide ): A polymer made of sugars.

    • Polypeptide ): A polymer of amino acids, which makes up proteins.

    • Polymerase ): An enzyme that helps in the synthesis of DNA or RNA by assembling nucleotides.

    Free Tests

    Free
    Must Attempt

    Fundamentals of Food Safety: Definitions, Additives & Contaminants

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon30 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon30 Marks
    • timerIcon27 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    UPSSSC Cane Supervisor Full Length Mock 01

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
    • timerIcon120 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    CUET PG Agribusiness Management (ABM) Full Mock Test : 01

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon75 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon300 Marks
    • timerIcon90 Mins
    languageIcon English
    test-prime-package

    Access ‘RPSC AO’ Mock Tests with

    • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
    • Unlimited Re-Attempts
    • Personalised Report Card
    • 500% Refund on Final Selection
    • Largest Community
    students-icon
    354k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
    Our Plans
    Monthsup-arrow