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What is the primary sugar found in RNA?
What is the primary sugar found in RNA?
What distinguishes DNA's structure from RNA's structure?
What distinguishes DNA's structure from RNA's structure?
Which nucleotide does RNA use in place of thymine during protein synthesis?
Which nucleotide does RNA use in place of thymine during protein synthesis?
How many types of RNA are primarily used in protein synthesis?
How many types of RNA are primarily used in protein synthesis?
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What is the role of RNA in relation to DNA?
What is the role of RNA in relation to DNA?
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Where is DNA primarily located in eukaryotic cells?
Where is DNA primarily located in eukaryotic cells?
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Which statement about the bonding of nucleotides in RNA is correct?
Which statement about the bonding of nucleotides in RNA is correct?
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What is the directionality of the strands in DNA?
What is the directionality of the strands in DNA?
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Study Notes
DNA vs RNA
- Name: DNA is Deoxyribonucleic Acid, RNA is Ribonucleic Acid
- Sugar: DNA has Deoxyribose, RNA has Ribose
- Structure: DNA has a double stranded, helical structure with anti-parallel strands. RNA has a single stranded, helical structure
- Bonding: DNA nucleotides are linked by phosphodiester bonds. RNA nucleotides are linked by phosphodiester bonds too.
- Base Pairing: DNA: Adenine with Thymine (2 hydrogen bonds), Cytosine with Guanine (3 hydrogen bonds). RNA: Adenine with Uracil, Cytosine with Guanine
- Directionality: DNA and RNA have 5' to 3' directionality
- Types/Location: DNA: One type, located in the nucleus (eukaryotes) or cytoplasm (prokaryotes). RNA: Multiple types (mRNA, tRNA, rRNA) located in the nucleus and cytoplasm (both eukaryotes and prokaryotes)
- Function: DNA acts as a blueprint for proteins. RNA copies and transfers DNA's instructions for protein synthesis.
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Explore the key differences between DNA and RNA through this quiz. Learn about their structures, types, functions, and base pairing specifics. Test your knowledge on how these vital nucleic acids play a role in genetics and protein synthesis.
