AP Bio Review Topic 1.6*: Nucleic Acids

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is usually double stranded, forming a double helix structure.

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What is the structure of RNA?

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RNA is usually single stranded.

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What nitrogenous base is found in DNA but not in RNA?

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Thymine is found in DNA but not in RNA.

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What nitrogenous base is found in RNA but not in DNA?

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Uracil is found in RNA but not in DNA.

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What is the pentose sugar in DNA?

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The pentose sugar in DNA is deoxyribose.

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What is the pentose sugar in RNA?

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The pentose sugar in RNA is ribose.

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How do the nitrogenous bases differ between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains thymine, while RNA contains uracil.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in RNA?

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Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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DNA stores genetic information.