10.2-10.3 Structure of the genetic material Flashcards
1
Q
Monomer of DNA
A
Nucleotides
2
Q
Polymers of DNA
A
Polynucleotide
3
Q
Components of the Monomer
A
Sugars, Phosphates, Nitrogenous bases
4
Q
Nitrogenous Bases
A
Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine, Guanine
5
Q
Complementary Base Paring
A
AdenineThymine
CytosineGuanine
6
Q
Hydrogen Bonds for Base Paring
A
AdenineThymine 2 Hydrogen Bonds
CytosineGuanine 3 Hydrogen Bonds
7
Q
DNA is a
A
Nucleic Acid
8
Q
RNA
A
Single Strand
Use Ribose for Sugar(1 more oxygen)
Does not contain Thymine. Uses Uracil
9
Q
3’ and 5’ orientation of DNA
A
5’—->3’