Nucleic Acids Flashcards
1
Q
Two forms of nucleus acids
A
DNA and rna
2
Q
What is a prokaryote
A
No nucleus
3
Q
What is a eukaryote?
A
Has a nucleus
4
Q
Structure of DNA
A
Double helix
5
Q
What are nuclear acids made of
A
Small units called nucleotides
6
Q
What are nucleotides made of
A
Phosphate groups, sugar, and a nitrogenous base
7
Q
How many nitrogenous bases are possible for DNA and rna
A
4 each
8
Q
What is different between sugar hits of DNA and rna
A
Rna has oxygen at carbon 2’
9
Q
Who discovered the DNA and possible pairings
A
Watson and crick
10
Q
How do nitrogenous bases bind properly?
A
Anitparallel structure of DNA
11
Q
Which direction does it move,
A
5’ to 3’
12
Q
What do somatic cells have
A
All DNA
13
Q
What do gamatic cells have
A
Half DNA
