DNA & RNA

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What sugar is found in the backbone of DNA?

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Deoxyribose

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What sugar is found in the backbone of RNA?

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Ribose

Front

What are DNA Polymerase, Helicase, and Ligase classified as?

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Enzymes

Front

Which nitrogenous base does Uracil pair with in RNA?

Back

Adenine

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in RNA?

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Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What is the structure of DNA commonly described as?

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A double helix.

Front

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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To act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA in terms of structure?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose.