Unit 1: Biochem - nucleic acids Flashcards
1
Q
function
A
stores information
2
Q
elements (5)
A
C, H, O, N, P
3
Q
monomer
A
nucleotide
4
Q
what 3 parts make up a nucleotide
A
- phosphate group
- sugar
- nitrogen base
5
Q
polymers of nucleic acids (2)
A
- dna
- rna
6
Q
DNA
A
- double stranded
- bases of A, C, T, G
- in nucleus
7
Q
RNA
A
- single stranded
- bases of A, C ,U, G
- leaves nucleus
