Nucleic Acids

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What are DNA and RNA examples of?

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Nucleic acids

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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Stores genetic information

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose

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What macromolecule is responsible for storing genetic information?

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Nucleic acid

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA

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What is the structure of DNA?

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Double helix

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose; RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose.

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What are nucleotides?

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The building blocks of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine