DNA AND RNA Flashcards

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1
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What does DNA stand for.

A

Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid

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What does RNA stand for

A

Ribo Nucleic Acid

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3
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Who established the structure of dna

A

James Watson

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4
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DNA is made up of what? what are they called?

A

they are made up of Subunits called Nucleotides

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5
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What is a nucleotide made up of

A

A nitrogenous base, a sugar and a phosphate group

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6
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There are four different bases in DNA, name them

A

Adenine
Cytosine
Guanine
Thymine

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