TOPIC: CHEMISTRY OF NUCLEOTIDES AND NUCLEIC ACID

📌 PRACTICE QUESTION AND ANSWER

Q.1. What are nucleoproteins?

Ans: Nucleoproteins are conjugated proteins, characterized by presence of non-protein prosthetic group nucleic acid attached to one or more molecules of a simple protein, a basic protein histone or protamine.

• Nucleoproteins →Nucleic acid + proteins (Histone or Protamine).

Q.2. What are purines and pyrimidines?

Ans: Purines and pyrimidines are heterocyclic compounds having “N” in their molecule. They are nitrogen bases present in nucleic acids.