DNA vs. RNA

Multiple Choice

DNA and RNA are what type of biomolecule?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

• Nucleic acid

Multiple Choice

What is the monomer (building blocks) for DNA?

• Amino acids

• Monossacharides

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids and glycerol

Labeling

Label the parts of a Nucleotide.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Nitrogen Base

Phosphate Group

Hydrogen Bonds

Sugar

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a monomer and a polymer?

• A monomer is one building-block molecule, while a polymer is a chain or macromolecule formed from many monomers.

• A monomer and a polymer are identical molecules with different names.
• A monomer is formed from many polymers, while a polymer is one small molecule.
• A monomer is a long chain, while a polymer is a single building-block molecule.

Open Ended

DNA follows base pairing rules. A and T always pair across and C and G always pair across. If you have the following strand, what would the other stand (complementary strand) be?

TAC CGG ACT

Match

Match with the correct pair.

• base pair rule

• unique characteristic

AT CG

trait

chromosome

genetic code

gene

• AT CG

• trait

• chromosome

• genetic code

• gene

Draw

Spot the difference in structure between the two sugar. Draw a box to identify the difference.

Categorize

Options (18)

A,T,C,G

A,U,C,G

Double stranded

Single stranded

Stores genetic information

Transmits genetic information

Deoxyribose sugar

Ribose sugar

Found in nucleus

Found in nucleus & cytoplasm

Thousands of genes long

1 gene long

Cheaper molecule for body to make

More expensive molecule for body to make

More stable & durable

Less stable and less durable

Master blueprint

Carries out active tasks like messenger

Organize these options into the right categories

DNA

RNA