Which Is FALSE When Comparing RNA and DNA

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which is FALSE when comparing RNA and DNA?

• A)Both are produced by phosphodiester linkages.
• B)Both are composed of phosphate groups.
• C)Both are composed of sugars.
• D)Both are composed of identical nucleotides.
• E)Both are composed of a phosphate group,a pentose sugar,and a nitrogenous basE.

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Definitions:

Inhibitory Synapses

Synapses that decrease the likelihood of the firing of the post-synaptic neuron, helping to regulate and control neural activity.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs within a synaptic terminal that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft in response to a nerve impulse.

Acetyl Coenzyme A

Acetyl Coenzyme A is a central molecule in metabolism, involved in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, and the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins, serving as a critical intermediary in the Krebs (citric acid) cycle.

Choline Acetyltransferase

An enzyme responsible for synthesizing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, crucial for muscular function and memory.