DNA and RNA Flashcards
1
Q
- largest molecules in the body and includes 2 major
classes
*Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) & Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
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NUCLEIC ACIDS
1
Q
CHARACTERISTIC
Major cellular site: Nucleus
A
DNA
2
Q
CHARACTERISTIC
Major functions: Is the genetic material; directs protein synthesis; replicates itself before cell division
A
DNA
3
Q
CHARACTERISTIC
Structure: Double strand coiled into a double helix
A
DNA
4
Q
CHARACTERISTIC
Sugar: Deoxyribose
A
DNA
5
Q
CHARACTERISTIC:
Bases: Adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), thymine (T
A
DNA
6
Q
CHARACTERISTIC
Major cellular site: Cytoplasm (cell area outside the nucleus)
A
RNA
7
Q
CHARACTERISTIC
Major functions: Carries out the genetic instructions for protein synthesis
A
RNA
8
Q
CHARACTERISTIC
Structure: Single strand, straight or folded
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RNA
9
Q
CHARACTERISTIC
Sugar: Ribose
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RNA
10
Q
CHARACTERISTIC:
Bases: Adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), uracil (U)
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RNA
