DNA and RNA Flashcards

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  • largest molecules in the body and includes 2 major
    classes
    *Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) & Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
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NUCLEIC ACIDS

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CHARACTERISTIC
Major cellular site: Nucleus

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DNA

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CHARACTERISTIC
Major functions: Is the genetic material; directs protein synthesis; replicates itself before cell division

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DNA

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CHARACTERISTIC
Structure: Double strand coiled into a double helix

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DNA

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CHARACTERISTIC
Sugar: Deoxyribose

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DNA

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CHARACTERISTIC:
Bases: Adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), thymine (T

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DNA

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CHARACTERISTIC
Major cellular site: Cytoplasm (cell area outside the nucleus)

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RNA

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CHARACTERISTIC
Major functions: Carries out the genetic instructions for protein synthesis

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RNA

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CHARACTERISTIC
Structure: Single strand, straight or folded

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RNA

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CHARACTERISTIC
Sugar: Ribose

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RNA

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CHARACTERISTIC:
Bases: Adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), uracil (U)

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RNA

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