Unit 6 DNA vs. RNA

Front

What is the main difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

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

Front

What are the four bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, and Thymine.

Front

Which base in DNA is replaced by Uracil in RNA?

Back

Thymine is replaced by Uracil.

Front

What does rRNA stand for?

Back

Ribosomal RNA.

Front

Where is RNA generally found?

Back

RNA is found both inside and outside of the nucleus.

Front

What is the sugar present in RNA?

Back

Ribose.

Front

What is the function of mRNA?

Back

mRNA (messenger RNA) carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the role of tRNA?

Back

tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

Front

How many strands does DNA have?

Back

DNA has two strands.

Front

How many strands does RNA have?

Back

RNA has one strand.