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What structure does DNA form?
What type of sugar is found in DNA?
Deoxyribose
Does DNA leave the nucleus?
False
What does DNA provide?
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DNA contains thymine.
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Is DNA double-stranded?
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What function does RNA perform related to the genetic code?
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Is RNA single-stranded?
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What type of sugar is found in RNA?
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Does RNA leave the nucleus?
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What process is RNA involved in during protein synthesis?
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Does RNA attach to ribosomes?
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What types of RNA are there?
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Does RNA contain uracil?
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What do both DNA and RNA consist of?
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Do both DNA and RNA contain adenine?
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Do both DNA and RNA contain guanine?
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Do both DNA and RNA contain cytosine?
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Are both DNA and RNA involved in transcription?
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What are DNA and RNA classified as?
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Study Notes
DNA Characteristics
- Structured as a double helix, providing a stable and compact form.
- Composed of deoxyribose sugar, distinguishing it from RNA.
- Remains located within the nucleus of the cell, where it serves as the repository of genetic information.
- Responsible for storing and providing the genetic code necessary for heredity and cellular function.
- Contains the nitrogenous base thymine, which pairs with adenine during DNA replication.
- Exists as a double-stranded molecule, enhancing its structural integrity and stability.
RNA Characteristics
- Functions to "read" and translate the genetic code from DNA into proteins.
- Structured as a single-stranded molecule, allowing it to travel and interact with ribosomes easily.
- Composed of ribose sugar, differentiating it from DNA's deoxyribose.
- Has the ability to leave the nucleus after being synthesized, taking genetic instructions to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.
- Plays a crucial role in the translation process, where messenger RNA (mRNA) is converted into proteins.
- Attaches to ribosomes, which are the sites of protein synthesis within the cell.
- Includes three main types: messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribosomal RNA (rRNA).
- Contains the nitrogenous base uracil instead of thymine, which pairs with adenine during RNA pairing.
Similarities between DNA and RNA
- Both are composed of nucleotides, the building blocks of nucleic acids.
- Include the nitrogenous base adenine, which pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA.
- Contain the nitrogenous base guanine, which pairs with cytosine in both types of nucleic acids.
- Share the nitrogenous base cytosine, a common component involved in the genetic coding process.
- Both are essential in the process of transcription, where DNA is copied into RNA for further protein synthesis.
- Classified as nucleic acids, highlighting their role in genetic information storage and transfer.
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