DNA vs RNA

Front

What does RNA stand for?

Back

Ribonucleic acid

Front

What is the structure of a DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

What sequence of DNA bases pairs with ATG TGA CAG?

Back

TAC ACT GTC

Front

Which base does Adenine bond with?

Back

Thymine

Front

What is a monomer of nucleic acids made of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base?

Back

Nucleotide

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 four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA in terms of structure?

Back

DNA is double-stranded; RNA is single-stranded.

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.