. SHORT ANSWER SECTION separate part exam 3 Flashcards
Provide below, by their names, structures, or reactions, ten (10) different characteristics specifically associated to DNA but NOT associated to RNA. Characteristics may include molecules (biochemical or chemical), proteins/enzymes, processes or reactions.
Points will be deducted for misspelling names, wrongly drawn molecules, or inaccurate processes/reactions.
1 DNA contains thymine
2 DNA HAS 2 DEOXY-RIBOSE
3 DNA IS A DOUBLE STRANDED MOLECULE THAT HAS A LONG CHAIN OF NUCLEOTIDES
4 DNA REPLICATES ON ITS OWN
Has several base pairs vs the thousand in rna
6 IT IS FOUND IN THE NUCLEUS OF THE CELL AND IN THE MITOCHONDRIA.
7 THE FUNCTION OF DNA IS THE TRANSMISSION OF GENETIC INFORMATION, long life time spand.
8 DNA is susceptible to UV damage.
9 CONTAINS NUCLEAR DNA & MtDNA
10 Is read by polymerases