Nucleic Acids Flashcards
1
Q
Roles of nucleotides and nucleus acids
A
Information
Energy
Signaling
2
Q
Difference between RNA and DNA
A
2’ oxidation
Reactivity
Thymine vs uracil
Dna in nucleus, rna throughout
3
Q
What links nucleotides?
A
Phosphodiester bonds
4
Q
Components of a nucleotide
A
Pentose ring
Purine or pyrimidine base
Phosphate groups (1-3)
5
Q
Loss of acid (vomiting) leads to what?
A
Metabolic alkalosis
6
Q
Loss of base (renal failure) leads to what?
A
Metabolic acidosis
7
Q
If lungs can’t get rid of co2 it leads to?
A
Respiratory acidosis
8
Q
If lungs get rid of too much co2 it leads to?
A
Respiratory alkalosis
