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Biology: 3.1.5: Nucleic Acids > RNA and DNA > Flashcards

RNA and DNA Flashcards

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What are the 4 nitrogenous bases in DNA?

A

Adenine
Thymine
Guanine
Cytosine

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Which nitrogenous base is found ONLY in RNA?

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Uracil

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Which nitrogenous base does uracil replace in an RNA nucleotide?

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Thymine

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What is the difference between the sugars in RNA and DNA?

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RNA has a ribose sugar
DNA has a deoxyribose sugar

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