DNA Structure Flashcards
1
Q
A
1
Q
Why do phosphodiester bonds link nucleotides together?
A
To form nucleic acids
2
Q
Which two nucleic acids are formed?
A
DNA & RNA
3
Q
3’
A
hydroxyl group
4
Q
5’
A
phosphate group
5
Q
List the 4 Nucleotides DNA is made up of:
A
Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, and Cytosine
6
Q
What makes up the Purine group?
A
Adenine & guanine
7
Q
What makes up the Pyrimidines?
A
Thymine, Uracil, and Cytosine
8
Q
Uracil is located ONLY in which nucleic acid? (DNA or RNA)
A
RNA
9
Q
What does A form with T in DNA?
A
A forms 2 hydrogen bonds with T
10
Q
What does C form with G in DNA?
A
C forms 3 hydrogen bonds with G
