DNA and RNA Flashcards

Front

What macromolecule is DNA?

Back

nucleic acid

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What is the monomer of DNA?

Back

nucleotide

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What are the three parts of this monomer?

Back

5-Carbon sugar, phosphate, nitrogenous base

Front

What is the difference between a gene and a chromosome?

Back

A gene is a section of a chromosome that codes for a protein. Chromosomes are condensed DNA with many genes on them.

Front

Nitrogen bases are held together by weak__________________ bonds.

Back

Hydrogen

Front

Nucleotides are held together by strong___________________________ bonds.

Back

Covalent

Front

What are the DNA complementary base pair rules?

Back

A-T and C-G

Front

What are the RNA complementary base pair rules?

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A-U and C-G

Front

Where does DNA Replication take place?

Back

nucleus of a cell

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What is the end result of replication?

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2 identical DNA strands that are ½ "old" and ½ "new"