DNA and RNA review

Front

In RNA, Uracil pairs with ______.

Back

adenine

Front

Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule?

Back

double helix

Front

What makes up the SIDES of a DNA ladder?

Back

sugars & phosphates

Front

I am arranged as a double helix or 'twisted ladder'.

Back

DNA

Front

How does RNA differ from DNA?

Back

RNA contains uracil and ribose.

Front

What is the primary function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What sugar is found in RNA?

Back

Ribose

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA and RNA?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.