DNA and RNA Flashcards
1
Q
DNA and RNA are both…
A
both polynucleotides.
2
Q
the basic structure of a nucleotide is…
A
see photo
3
Q
Number of strands DNA VS RNA
A
DNA - 2 antiparallel strands RNA - One strand
4
Q
Length DNA VS RNA
A
DNA - Very long RNA - Relatively short
5
Q
Pentose sugar DNA VS RNA
A
DNA - Deoxyribose RNA - ribose
6
Q
Nitrogenous bases DNA VS RNA
A
DNA - Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine & Thymine RNA - Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine & Uracil
7
Q
Function DNA VS RNA
A
DNA -Store genetic information RNA - Transfer genetic information & forms ribosomes with proteins
