Which of the Following Statements Concerning Nucleic Acids Is FALSE

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning nucleic acids is FALSE?

• A)Nucleic acids are polymers of repeating monomer units called nucleotides.
• B)DNA is responsible for the storage of genetic information.
• C)RNA is responsible for the transfer and expression of genetic information.
• D)A gene is a sequence of bases on a DNA strand that codes for a particular protein.
• E)A chromosome is a complex of 46 DNA molecules intertwined with proteins.

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A compound that results from the chemical reactions between molecules containing carbon.

Reaction

A chemical process in which substances interact, leading to the transformation into other substances.

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The arrangement of atoms within a molecule, determining its shape and properties.