DNA/RNA Structure Flashcards
1
Q
The three parts of a nucleotide
A
1) 5-carbon sugar
2) Phosphate group (ATP)
3) Nitrogen base
2
Q
nitrogen bases in DNA
A
Adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine
3
Q
Structure of DNA/RNA molecule. KNOW HOW TO DRAW IT
A
4
Q
What are the ends of an RNA molecule?
A
5’ and 3’
5
Q
what are the ends of a DNA molecule?
A
5’ top, 3’ bottom
3’ top, 5 ‘ bottom
6
Q
the 5’ end is connected to
A
a phosphate group
7
Q
the 3’ end is connected to
A
OH (hydroxide group)
8
Q
5’ and 3’ refer to
A
the carbon bonds in the 5-carbon sugar
