DNA/RNA Flashcard Review

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What forms the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

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Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.

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How is RNA typically structured?

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RNA is usually single-stranded and contains the base uracil.

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What is a key difference between RNA and DNA?

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RNA contains uracil and ribose, while DNA contains thymine and deoxyribose.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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mRNA provides information from DNA to ribosomes.

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases found in RNA?

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Adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transfers amino acids to the ribosomes.

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the process of transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.