DNA & RNA

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What sugar does DNA have in its backbone?

Back

Deoxyribose

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What is the purpose of translation?

Back

To make proteins from the mRNA

Front

DNA Polymerase, Helicase, and Ligase are all examples of which type of molecule?

Back

Enzymes

Front

What sugar does RNA have in its backbone?

Back

Ribose

Front

What combination of nucleotides does DNA have?

Back

A, C, G, and T

Front

What is the primary function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the primary function of RNA?

Back

To act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

Front

What are the three types of RNA?

Back

mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), rRNA (ribosomal RNA).

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

A double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

Front

What are nucleotides made of?

Back

A phosphate group, a sugar (deoxyribose in DNA, ribose in RNA), and a nitrogenous base.