DNA structure Flashcards
1
Q
3 components of nucleotides
A
Pentose sugar
Phosphate group
Nitrogenous base
2
Q
DNA
A
deoxyribose sugar
CTAG
Double stranded
Hydrogen
3
Q
RNA
A
ribose sugar
CUAG
single stranded
OH
4
Q
Nitrogenous bases
A
Pyrimidine’s have a single ring structure in DNA: C&T
Purines have a two ring structure in DNA: G&A
GA>CT
5
Q
Nucleic acids
A
- DNA & RNA
- polymers of nucleotides
- phosphodiester bond