Nucleic Acids Flashcards
What elements do nucleic acids contain?
Nucleic acids contain the elements C, H, O, N, and Phosphorus (P).
What are the two types of nucleic acids?
The two types of nucleic acids are DNA and RNA.
What is the monomer of DNA and RNA?
The monomer of DNA and RNA is nucleotides.
Where is DNA primarily found?
DNA is found mainly in the nucleus.
What does DNA carry?
DNA carries the hereditary information for the cell.
What does DNA contain?
DNA contains the coded instructions to make proteins.
What happens to DNA when cells divide?
DNA is copied when cells divide.
Where is RNA found?
RNA is found in the nucleus and cytoplasm.
What is the role of RNA?
RNA copies the coded instructions from DNA and carries the code to ribosomes in the cytoplasm for protein synthesis.
What is the process of DNA to protein synthesis?
- DNA in the nucleus contains the nucleotide code for making proteins.
- The code is copied to make messenger RNA.
- The RNA carries the code to the ribosomes.
- At the ribosome, amino acids are placed in the correct sequence to make proteins.
What is the structure of RNA?
RNA is single-stranded.
What is the structure of DNA?
DNA is double-stranded and has a double-helix shape.
How are the strands of DNA held together?
The strands of DNA are held together by weak hydrogen bonds.
