Match the Following. -Nucleotide

question 68

Multiple Choice

Match the following.
-nucleotide

• A)a group of three nucleotides in RNA that code for specific amino acids or for termination of the protein chain
• B)the type of ribonucleic acid that is part of the ribosome and protein complex that synthesizes other proteins
• C)a specific chemical combination of ribose or deoxyribose,one of the five purine or pyrimidine bases found in nucleic acids,and one or more phosphate groups
• D)the sequence of nucleotides that specifies sequences of amino acids in protein synthesis
• E)a specific chemical combination of ribose or deoxyribose and one of the five purine or pyrimidine bases found in nucleic acids
• F)the ribonucleic acid whose function is to deliver the amino acids into position for protein synthesis
• G)one of three specific bases consisting of a heterocyclic ring with various substituted functional groups and found in DNA and RNA
• H)one of two specific bases consisting of two interlocked heterocyclic rings and found in DNA and RNA
• I)a category of base found in nucleic acids consisting of a 6-membered heterocyclic molecule
• J)a category of base found in nucleic acids consisting of a 6-membered heterocyclic molecule fused with a 5-membered heterocyclic molecule
• K)the ribonucleic acid that carries the code transcribed from DNA and directs protein synthesis

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