Structure of RNA & DNA Flashcards

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What are nucleic acids made up of?

A

Many nucleotides linked in a long chain

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What are nucleotides consisted of?

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  • A pentose sugar
  • A phosphate group
  • One of 5 possible nitrogenous bases (G, A, C, T or U)
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What is the bond formed between nucleotides?

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A phosphodiester bond

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