DNA and RNA Flashcards
1
Q
name the sugar present in DNA
A
deoxyribose
2
Q
give 2 structural differences between DNA and RNA
A
DNA contains thymine, RNA contains uracil
DNA is double stranded, RNA is single stranded
3
Q
where does transcription occur in animal and plant cells during protein synthesis?
A
in the nucleus
4
Q
where precisely in the cell does translation occur, in regards to protein synthesis
A
in the ribosome
5
Q
name 3 types of RNA involved in protein synthesis
A
messenger RNA (mRNA) transfer RNA (tRNA) ribosomal RNA (rRNA)