2A- From DNA to Proteins Flashcards
1
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Define “Polymer”
A
A molecule made up of a large number of smaller, repeating units.
2
Q
Define “Monomer”
A
A molecule that forms bonds with other identical molecules as the repeating units that make up a polymer.
3
Q
Define “Nucleotide”
A
The monomer of nucleic acids which are joined together to form DNA or RNA, consisting of a phosphate group, sugar, and nitrogenous base.
4
Q
Define “Complementary”
A
The term used to describe the fact that a nitrogenous base can only pair with one other nitrogenous base (A-T, C-G).
5
Q
State the similarities and the differences between RNA and DNA
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Similarities
* Nucleotide as a monomer
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Differences
* Ribose vs Deoxyribose
* Uracil vs Thymine
* Single-stranded vs Double-stranded
