Nucleic Acids

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What are DNA and RNA examples of?

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Nucleic acids.

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose.

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If a cell has 20% Adenine, what % of Cytosine must it have?

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30%.

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What element is found in all organic compounds?

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Carbon.

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What nitrogenous bases are present in DNA?

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A, T, C, G.

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What nitrogenous base does RNA contain instead of Thymine?

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Uracil (U).

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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 is the primary function of RNA?

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To help in protein synthesis.

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What are the two types of nucleic acids?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic acid).

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix.