Nucleic Acids Flashcards
1
Q
2 functions of nucleic acids
A
To store and express genetic information that maintains identit of the species, and to confer individuality.
To transmit information from generation to generation
2
Q
Pyrimidines
A
CTU
3
Q
Purines
A
AG
4
Q
3 parts of nucleic acid
A
Base, 5 carbon sugar, phosphate group
5
Q
Hydrogen bonding between bases ACGUT
A
A-T
C-G (stronger)
6
Q
WHen is Euchromatin present
A
During interphase, when the cell is not dividing. The Euchromatin is being read to be expressed as protein. Transcriptional state.
