All Categories
Alerts
Wishlist
Cart
Sign In
Categories
Current Affairs & GK
Current Affairs
Show All Current Affairs & GK
General Aptitude
Arithmetic Aptitude
Data Interpretation
Show All General Aptitude
General Knowledge
Basic General Knowledge
General Science
Show All General Knowledge
Medical Science
Anatomy
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Microbiology
Show All Medical Science
Technical
Database
Digital Electronics
Electronics
Networking
Show All Technical
Verbal and Reasoning
Logical Reasoning
Verbal Ability
Verbal Reasoning
Show All Verbal and Reasoning
›
What is the basic structural unit of DNA?
What is the basic structural unit of DNA?
Expand All
Collapse All
Practice Questions
1 question
Q1
What is the basic structural unit of DNA?
Nucleotide
Amino acid
Monosaccharide
Fatty acid
Show Solution
Copy
DNA is composed of nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
Questions & Step-by-step Solutions
1 item
Q
Q: What is the basic structural unit of DNA?
Solution:
DNA is composed of nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
Steps: 4
Show Steps
Step 1: Understand that DNA is a long molecule that carries genetic information.
Step 2: Learn that the basic building blocks of DNA are called nucleotides.
Step 3: Know that each nucleotide is made up of three parts: a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
Step 4: Recognize that these nucleotides link together to form the structure of DNA.
Related Questions
W
Which of the following describes a homozygous genotype?
Question: Which of the following describes a homozygous genotype?Options: Two different alleles for ..
I
In Mendelian genetics, what is the expected phenotypic ratio of a monohybrid cro
Question: In Mendelian genetics, what is the expected phenotypic ratio of a monohybrid cross?Options..
W
What type of mutation involves the substitution of one base pair for another?
Question: What type of mutation involves the substitution of one base pair for another?Options: Inse..
W
What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
Question: What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?Options: To carry genetic informationTo form..
W
What is the function of the promoter region in a gene?
Question: What is the function of the promoter region in a gene?Options: To code for proteinsTo init..
‹
Biology (School & UG)
Chemistry (School & UG)
Civil Engineering
Commerce & Accountancy
Computer Science & IT
Current Affairs & GK
Data Structures & Algorithms
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
English (School)
General Aptitude
General Knowledge
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Languages & Literature
Law & Legal Studies
Major Competitive Exams
Mathematics (School)
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science
Physics (School & Undergraduate)
Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning
Social Science (School)
Technical
Verbal and Reasoning
Vocational & Skill Development
›
Soulshift Feedback
×
On a scale of 0–10, how likely are you to recommend
The Soulshift Academy
?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Not likely
Very likely
✕
↑
