DNA & RNA Flashcards
1
Q
Nucleotides:
A
are the units of hereditary molecules such as DNA and RNA
2
Q
DNA:
A
Deoxyribonucleis Acid
3
Q
RNA:
A
Ribonucleic Acid
4
Q
What are neucleotides made of?
A
sugar attached to a phosphate and a nitrogen “base”.
5
Q
Is a nucleotide a monomer?
A
yes
6
Q
DNA can differ among individuals because ether are ____ different possible nitrogen bases, making the possibility of ____ different nucleotides in different sequences.
A
four, four
7
Q
What are the possible nitrogen bases?
A
Adenine; cytosine; guanine; or thmine
