2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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what is the structure of a nucleotide?
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2
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what is a nucleotide a monomer of?
A
nucleic acid
3
Q
how are polynucleotides synthesised/broken down?
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formation/breakage of phosphodiester bonds
4
Q
what are the 2 phosphorylated nucleotides and their structures?
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ATP =
ADP =
5
Q
describe the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid
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6
Q
describe the method for purifying DNA
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7
Q
describe semi-conservative DNA replication
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8
Q
describe genetic coding
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9
Q
what does a gene determine?
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the sequence of aa (which is the primary structure of a protein) in a polypeptide
10
Q
describe the roles of RNA polymerase, mRNA, tRNA and (ribosomal) rRNA in transcription
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11
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describe the roles of RNA polymerase, mRNA, tRNA and (ribosomal) rRNA in translation
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