Nucleic Acids Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of Nucleic Acids?
A
Store heredity information
2
Q
Describe DNA
A
Double helix
A,G,C,T bases
Longer and Larger than RNA
Sugar: Deoxyribose
3
Q
Describe RNA
A
Single stranded A,G,C,U bases carrys info from DNA to ribosomes tRNA,mRNA,rRNA Sugar: Ribose
4
Q
What is a Nucleic Acid?
A
A monomer of RNA and DNA
5
Q
What makes up a Nucleic Acid?
A
Sugar
Phosphate
Nitrogen Base
6
Q
What is the flow of info steps in a cell?
A
DNA to RNA to Proteins