Structure of DNA and RNA Flashcards

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DNA Role

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Holds genetic information

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RNA Role

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Transfers genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes

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Ribosome components

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RNA and proteins

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Nucleotide components

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Pentose, a nitrogen-containing organic base and a phosphate group

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Components of a DNA nucleotide

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Deoxyribose, a phosphate group and one of the organic bases adenine, cytosine, guanine or thymine

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Components of an RNA nucleotide

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Ribose, a phosphate group and one of the organic bases adenine, cytosine, guanine or uracil

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A condensation reaction between two nucleotides forms a

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Phosphodiester Bond

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DNA molecule properties

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Double helix with two polynucleotide chains held together by hydrogen bonds between specific complementary base pairs

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RNA molecule properties

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Relatively short polynucleotide chain

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