bio Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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what is a nucleotide
A
the basic building block of nucleic acids (RNA and DNA)
2
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what is an amino acid
A
molecules that combine to form proteins
3
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what is dna molecule formation
A
nucleotides are linked into chains, with the phosphate and sugar groups alternating
4
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what is a monomer
A
a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.
5
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what is a polymer
A
molecule made up of monomers
6
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what do polymers make
A
proteins, cellulose, and nucleic acids.
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