Structure of RNA & DNA Flashcards
1
Q
What are nucleic acids made up of?
A
Many nucleotides linked in a long chain
2
Q
What are nucleotides consisted of?
A
- A pentose sugar
- A phosphate group
- One of 5 possible nitrogenous bases (G, A, C, T or U)
3
Q
What is the bond formed between nucleotides?
A
A phosphodiester bond