DNA and RNA Flashcards

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1
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name the sugar present in DNA

A

deoxyribose

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2
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give 2 structural differences between DNA and RNA

A

DNA contains thymine, RNA contains uracil

DNA is double stranded, RNA is single stranded

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3
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where does transcription occur in animal and plant cells during protein synthesis?

A

in the nucleus

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4
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where precisely in the cell does translation occur, in regards to protein synthesis

A

in the ribosome

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5
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name 3 types of RNA involved in protein synthesis

A
messenger RNA (mRNA)
transfer RNA (tRNA)
ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
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