Ch. 8 Flashcards
1
Q
When you link nucleotides together you get?
A
Nucleic Acid
2
Q
Link is _______ to make _______.
A
- Nucleotides
* Nucleic acid
3
Q
What are the two ways genetic information get transferred?
A
- 1) Horizontal: cell –> cell
* 2) Vertical: cell –> offspring
4
Q
Binary fission is a _______ transfer.
A
Vertical
5
Q
Structure of dsDNA (the double helix)
A
- A nucleic acid and double-stranded
- A polymer- repeating many sub units
- Ribose- 5 sided sugar
- Protons fall in water which makes in a slightly acidic
