Nucleotides Flashcards
1
Q
What are the3 components of a nucleotide
A
- sugar
- phosphate group
- nitrogen containing base
2
Q
What are the 2 different sugars found in nucleotides
A
DNA - deoxyribose
RNA - ribose
3
Q
What are the different bases in a nucleotide
A
DNA = A C G T RNA = A C G U
4
Q
How do nucleotides join
A
Mononucleotide + mononucleotide = dinuceotide
They form via a condensation reaction and form phosphodiester bond
5
Q
Base pairing in RNA
A
C = G U = A
6
Q
Base pairing in DNA
A
C = G T = A
