The DNA of Microorganisms is Made Up of Subunits Called

Question

The DNA of microorganisms is made up of subunits called ________.
A)histones
B)amino acids
C)nucleotides
D)mRNA
E)polymerases

Accepted Answer

The DNA of microorganisms, like all living things, is made up of nucleotides. Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA, consisting of a sugar molecule, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. Histones are proteins that help organize and package DNA, but are not part of the DNA molecule itself. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, not DNA. mRNA is a type of RNA that is transcribed from DNA, but is not part of the DNA molecule itself. Polymerases are enzymes that help synthesize DNA, but are not part of the DNA molecule itself.