Nucleic acids store, transmit and help express hereditary info Flashcards
ch. 5
1
Q
DNA sugar
A
deoxyribose
2
Q
DNA nitrogenous base
A
C, G, A, T
3
Q
DNA is usually (strands)
A
double stranded
4
Q
RNA sugar
A
ribose
5
Q
RNA nitrogenous base
A
C, G, A, U
6
Q
RNA is usually (strands)
A
single stranded
7
Q
what is the function of DNA
A
stores hereditary info
8
Q
what is the function of RNA
A
various functions in gene expression, including carrying instructions from DNA to ribosomes