Nucleic Acids Flashcards
1
Q
describe the structure of DNA
A
- a five carbon pentose sugar
- a nitrogen containing organic base
- a phosphate group
2
Q
what is RNA
A
- a single stranded polynucleotide chain
- contains organic bases A,T,C,U
3
Q
which base does adenine pair with
A
thymine
4
Q
which base does guanine pair with
A
cytosine
5
Q
Describe purine bases
A
have two rings which are Adenine and Guanine
6
Q
explain why ATP is such a useful molecule and how energy is released
A
t5g
7
Q
describe the structure of an ATP molecule
A
uhhk
