AP Bio Insta-Review Topic 1.6*: Nucleic Acids

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What are the two types of nucleic acids?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix made up of two strands that are antiparallel.

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What is the structure of RNA?

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RNA is typically single-stranded.

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What are the nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G)

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What are the nitrogenous bases in RNA?

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Adenine (A), Uracil (U), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G)

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What is the pentose sugar in DNA?

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Deoxyribose

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What is the pentose sugar in RNA?

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Ribose

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What is the directionality of a DNA strand?

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DNA strands run in the 5’ to 3’ direction and are antiparallel.

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How do DNA and RNA differ in terms of nitrogenous bases?

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DNA contains thymine (T), while RNA contains uracil (U).

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.