DNA vs. RNA

Front

What type of sugar is found in RNA?

Back

Ribose

Front

Which type of RNA is a copy of one small section of DNA (gene)?

Back

mRNA (messenger RNA)

Front

The sugar in DNA is ____________________.

Back

Deoxyribose

Front

What does tRNA stand for?

Back

Transfer RNA

Front

What type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome?

Back

tRNA (transfer RNA)

Front

What is the primary function of mRNA?

Back

To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the role of rRNA in the cell?

Back

To form the core of the ribosome's structure and catalyze protein synthesis.

Front

How many strands does DNA have?

Back

Two strands (double helix)

Front

How many strands does RNA have?

Back

One strand (single-stranded)

Front

What is the base pairing rule for DNA?

Back

Adenine pairs with Thymine (A-T) and Cytosine pairs with Guanine (C-G).