Nucleic Acids Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of nucleic acids
A
-storage or genetic information
-transmission of genetic information
-processing of genetic information
-protein synthesis
2
Q
What is an N-glycosidic bond
A
The bond that joins a nucleobase to its pentose ring
3
Q
What is the name of the protein that catalyses the hydrolysis of RNA
A
RNase
4
Q
Give examples of RNase enzymes in biology
A
-S-RNase prevents plants from inbreeding
-RNase P is an enzymes that processes tRNA precursors
-Dicer cleaves double stranded RNA
5
Q
What is the shape of DNA
A
Right handed, antiparallel, double helix with a major and minor groove
6
Q
What are the 3 forms of DNA
A
A form
B form
Z form
