NUCLEOTIDES Flashcards
0
Q
The RNA contains hydroxyl group in which carbon/s?
A
2’ and 3’
1
Q
The hydroxyl group of DNA is located on which carbon?
A
Carbon 3
2
Q
Each nucleotide consists of what structures?
A
⭕️ Pentose sugar
⭕️ Nitrogenous base
⭕️ Phosphate sugar
3
Q
A nitrogenous base is attached by a glycosidic bond to the _____________ of the nucleotide’s sugar.
A
1’ carbon
4
Q
3 main characteristics of nitrogenous bases
A
⭕️ Planar
⭕️ Aromatic
⭕️ Heterocyclic
5
Q
The sugar is linked to the base via a B-N-glycosidic bond to the ________ of pyrimidines and _________ of purines.
A
N-1, N-9
6
Q
Nucleotides are linked together by?
A
Phosphodiester bonds
