DNA vs. RNA Flashcards
1
Q
complementary base pairing: purines and pyrimidines
A
purines can only H-bond to pyrimidines
pyrimidines can only H-bond to purines
2
Q
complementary base pairing: DNA
A
Apple Tree and Chewing Gum:
Adenine to Thymine
Cytosine to Guanine
3
Q
complementary base pairing: RNA
A
Adenine to Uracil
Cytosine to Guanine
4
Q
DNA vs. RNA: double stranded
A
DNA
5
Q
DNA vs. RNA: double helix
A
DNA
6
Q
DNA vs. RNA: deoxyribose sugar
A
DNA
7
Q
DNA vs. RNA: relatively stable
A
DNA
8
Q
DNA vs. RNA: uses thymine
A
DNA
9
Q
DNA vs. RNA: stores all genetic info
A
DNA
10
Q
DNA vs. RNA: single stranded
A
RNA
11
Q
DNA vs. RNA: no helical structure
A
RNA
12
Q
DNA vs. RNA: ribose sugar
A
RNA
13
Q
DNA vs. RNA: relatively short lived
A
RNA
14
Q
DNA vs. RNA: utilizes uracil
A
RNA
15
Q
DNA vs. RNA: mainly used for protein synthesis
A
RNA
