Nucleic Acids and Proteins

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What are the monomers of Nucleic Acids?

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Nucleotides are the monomers of nucleic acids.

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What are the two types of Nucleic Acids?

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The two types of nucleic acids are DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid).

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Which 5 elements are Nucleic Acids made of?

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Nucleic Acids are made of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus.

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What makes up a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is made up of a 5 Carbon Sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What 3 elements make up the carboxyl group in amino acids?

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The carboxyl group in amino acids is made up of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen.

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Define DNA.

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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Define RNA.

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RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a molecule that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins.

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What is the function of nucleotides in cells?

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Nucleotides serve as the building blocks of nucleic acids and play roles in energy transfer (e.g., ATP) and signaling.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix structure composed of two strands of nucleotides twisted around each other.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).