nucleic acids Flashcards
1
Q
what are the monomers of nucleic acids?
A
nucleotides
2
Q
what are the polymers of nucleic acids?
A
nucleic acid
3
Q
what bonds occur in nucleic acids?
A
hydrogen bonds
4
Q
what are the main functions of nucleic acids?
A
store genetic information, code for proteins
5
Q
what is DNA made of?
A
Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Thymine
6
Q
What is RNA made of?
A
Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Uracil
7
Q
what are nucleotides made of?
A
pentose sugar, nitrogenous base, phosphate group
8
Q
what is the difference between DNA and RNA
A
dna is missing an oxygen
9
Q
what is the difference between purines and pyrimidines?
A
purines - 2 rings
pyrimidines - 1 ring
10
Q
how is nucleic acid synthesized?
A
phosphate, pentose sugar, and a nitrogenous base combine thorough condensation
11
Q
how do the bases pair?
A
a-t
c-g
a-u
