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Nucleic Acids Flashcards

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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store and transfer important genetic information

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what is DNA?

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genetic information and instructions

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where is DNA located?

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in the nucleus of cells

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Is DNA different in all people?

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Yes, DNA is 100% different in all people, except for in identical twins

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What is RNA

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RNA is a molecule that “reads” and builds protein based off of genetic information

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what is the monomer of nucleic acids?

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nucleotides

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what differs in DNA and RNA

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DNA and RNA have different nucleotides. In DNA, the D stands for deoxyribose. In RNA, the R stands for ribose) The thymine in DNA is different than the Uracil located in RNA.

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What is ATP made of?

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nucleotide with three phosphate groups

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how does ATP gain energy?

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gains energy by breaking bonds in the last phosphate group through hydrolysis

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