Biology Final Exam Flashcards
1
Q
Who discovered DNA?
A
Watson & Crick Rosalind Franklin
2
Q
What is the structure of DNA?
A
DNA is made of molecules called Nucleotides. The four types of nitrogen bases are adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G) and cytosine (C)
3
Q
Function of DNA
A
DNA contains the instructions needed for an organism to develop, survive and reproduce.
4
Q
Structure of RNA
A
RNA consists of four nitrogenous bases: adenine, cytosine, uracil, and guanine.
5
Q
Function of RNA
A
Primary role of RNA is to convert the information stored in DNA into proteins.
6
Q
Bonding rules
A
adenine bonds with thymine, and cytosine bonds with guanine.
