Structure of DNA and RNA Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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DNA Role
A
Holds genetic information
2
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RNA Role
A
Transfers genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes
3
Q
Ribosome components
A
RNA and proteins
4
Q
Nucleotide components
A
Pentose, a nitrogen-containing organic base and a phosphate group
5
Q
Components of a DNA nucleotide
A
Deoxyribose, a phosphate group and one of the organic bases adenine, cytosine, guanine or thymine
6
Q
Components of an RNA nucleotide
A
Ribose, a phosphate group and one of the organic bases adenine, cytosine, guanine or uracil
7
Q
A condensation reaction between two nucleotides forms a
A
Phosphodiester Bond
8
Q
DNA molecule properties
A
Double helix with two polynucleotide chains held together by hydrogen bonds between specific complementary base pairs
9
Q
RNA molecule properties
A
Relatively short polynucleotide chain
