Nucleic Acids

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What is a Pentose Sugar?

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A type of sugar that has five carbon atoms, essential in the structure of nucleotides in nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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Information storage and transmission in biological systems.

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Which nitrogenous base is unique to RNA?

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Uracil.

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What occurs when the terminal phosphate group is removed from ATP?

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Energy is released for cellular processes.

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What is the structure of RNA?

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RNA is typically single-stranded and consists of ribose sugar, phosphate groups, and nitrogenous bases.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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

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What is the role of DNA?

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DNA stores genetic information and instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.

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What is a nucleotide?

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The basic building block of nucleic acids, consisting of a phosphate group, a pentose sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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A phosphate group, a pentose sugar (deoxyribose in DNA, ribose in RNA), and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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