Nucleic Acids Flashcards
1
Q
Nucleotides
A
Phosphate
pentose sugar
Nitrogen containing base
2
Q
Two classes or nucleic acids
A
DNA
RNA
3
Q
DNA
A
make up genes
contain pentose sugar
4
Q
Nitrogen Containing bases
A
Adenine
Thymine
Guanine
Cytosine
5
Q
RNA
A
Intermediary in process of protein synthesis
Contain pentose sugar ribose
6
Q
ATP(Adenosine Triphosphate)
A
Primary Energy carrier in cells
Cells break down glucose and convert release energy into ATP
used when cellular reactions require energy
