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What are the components of a nucleotide in DNA?
What are the components of a nucleotide in DNA?
A nucleotide in DNA consists of a sugar (deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, guanine, cytosine, or thymine).
How are the two strands of DNA held together?
How are the two strands of DNA held together?
The two strands of DNA are held together by hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs: adenine with thymine and guanine with cytosine.
What is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA)?
What is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA)?
Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosomes.
What sugar is present in RNA nucleotides?
What sugar is present in RNA nucleotides?
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How is the primary structure of a protein determined?
How is the primary structure of a protein determined?
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What occurs when a protein's structure is disrupted?
What occurs when a protein's structure is disrupted?
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Name one type of RNA and its function.
Name one type of RNA and its function.
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What is the significance of the specific base sequence in DNA?
What is the significance of the specific base sequence in DNA?
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Flashcards
What is the structure of DNA?
What is the structure of DNA?
A double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides. Each nucleotide consists of a sugar (deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, guanine, cytosine, or thymine). The two strands are held together by hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs: adenine with thymine, and guanine with cytosine.
What is the genetic code?
What is the genetic code?
The specific sequence of bases in DNA, which encodes the instructions for building and maintaining an organism.
What is the structure of RNA?
What is the structure of RNA?
A single-stranded molecule composed of nucleotides. Each nucleotide consists of a sugar (ribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, guanine, cytosine, or uracil). Uracil replaces thymine in RNA.
What is the function of Messenger RNA (mRNA)?
What is the function of Messenger RNA (mRNA)?
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What is the function of Transfer RNA (tRNA)?
What is the function of Transfer RNA (tRNA)?
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What are proteins?
What are proteins?
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What is the primary structure of a protein?
What is the primary structure of a protein?
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What is the tertiary structure of a protein?
What is the tertiary structure of a protein?
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Study Notes
DNA Structure
- DNA is a double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.
- Nucleotides consist of a sugar (deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, guanine, cytosine, or thymine).
- The two strands are held together by hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs: adenine with thymine, and guanine with cytosine.
- The sugar-phosphate backbone forms the outside of the helix, and the bases are stacked inside.
- DNA is typically organized into chromosomes, which contain the genetic material for an organism.
- The specific sequence of bases in DNA is crucial, encoding the instructions for building and maintaining an organism.
- DNA is a stable molecule that can be replicated accurately, crucial for heredity.
RNA Structure
- RNA is a single-stranded molecule composed of nucleotides.
- Nucleotides in RNA consist of a sugar (ribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, guanine, cytosine, or uracil).
- Uracil replaces thymine in RNA.
- RNA molecules vary in structure and function, with different types playing diverse roles in protein synthesis.
- Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosomes.
- Transfer RNA (tRNA) brings amino acids to the ribosomes during protein synthesis.
- Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a component of ribosomes, the cellular machinery responsible for protein synthesis.
Protein Structure
- Proteins are polymers of amino acids.
- Twenty different amino acids are used to build proteins.
- The sequence of amino acids in a protein is specified by the DNA code.
- The sequence of amino acids determines the protein's primary structure.
- Interactions between amino acids in the primary sequence result in secondary (alpha-helices, beta-sheets), tertiary (3D folding), and quaternary (multiple polypeptide chains) structures.
- The three-dimensional structure of a protein is crucial for its function.
- Protein structure can be disrupted by factors like heat or changes in pH, impacting their function.
- Protein function is highly diverse, encompassing roles like enzymes, hormones, structural components, and transporters.
- Many proteins are involved in maintaining cellular processes and carrying out metabolic activities.
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Test your knowledge on the structures of DNA and RNA. This quiz covers the composition, function, and significance of these essential molecules in genetics. Explore what makes DNA double-stranded and RNA single-stranded, along with the roles of their components.
