Bio Unit 1: Q2 Proteins and Nucleic Acids

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What are DNA and RNA examples of?

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Nucleic acids.

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Which nitrogenous bases are present ONLY in an RNA molecule?

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Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Uracil.

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What is the monomer of proteins?

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Amino Acid.

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What bond is present between two amino acids?

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Peptide Bond.

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What molecule is used by cells for energy?

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ATP.

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides.

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What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

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To perform a variety of functions including catalyzing reactions, providing structure, and regulating processes.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains Thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains Uracil.

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What type of bond links nucleotides together in a nucleic acid?

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Phosphodiester bond.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes facilitate the translation of mRNA into a polypeptide chain.