Structure of RNA & DNA Flashcards by Kelly TSANG | Brainscape

Q

What are nucleic acids made up of?

A

Many nucleotides linked in a long chain

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What are nucleotides consisted of?

A

A pentose sugar
A phosphate group
One of 5 possible nitrogenous bases (G, A, C, T or U)

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Q

What is the bond formed between nucleotides?

A

A phosphodiester bond

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