The Distance Along a Helix Axis for One Complete Turn

question 106

Multiple Choice

The distance along a helix axis for one complete turn is called the ________.

• A)axial distance
• B)rise
• C)screw length
• D)pitch

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Definitions:

Polypeptide

A linear organic polymer consisting of a large number of amino acid residues bonded together, forming part of (or the whole of) protein molecules.

mRNA

Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it specifies the amino acid sequence of the protein products of gene expression.

Triphosphate Group

A triphosphate group consists of a molecule containing three phosphate groups, and it's most commonly associated with adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is a primary energy carrier in cells.

Nucleotide

Organic molecules that serve as the monomers of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA, composed of a nitrogenous base, a five-carbon sugar, and one or more phosphate groups.