DNA synthesis and mutation Flashcards
1
Q
What sugar is present in DNA nucleotides?
A
deoxyribose
2
Q
What direction is DNA always synthesised in?
A
Will always be synthesised in a 5’ to 3’ direction (read in the opposite direction)
3
Q
What is the function of DNA?
A
Provides a template for replication
Maintain genetic identity
4
Q
What are the three different types of
A
Ribosomal rna- each ribsome is about 60% rRNA and 40% protein
Messenger rna- nucleic acid that records the information from the DNA and carries it to the ribosomes
Transfer rna- deliver amino acids one by one to the protein strands
