Biology Flashcards
A single Nucleotide contains what?
Phosphate Molecule, Deoxyribose Sugars and Nitrogen Base
What are the 4 types of Nitrogen Bases in DNA?
Adenine + Thymine & Cytosine + Guanine
The relationship between the specific base pairs is called?
Complementary Base Pairing
Full Name of DNA and What it does?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid, is a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main component of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
Full Name of RNA and What it does?
Ribonucleic Acid, single-stranded nucleic acid made up of nucleotide copy of DNA. RNA carries genetic information that is translated by ribosomes into various proteins necessary for cellular processes