Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA Structures

Double stranded

Deoxyribose, AT, GC, hydrogen bonds

The existing DNA strand serves as a template for the synthesis of a new strand. DNA polymerase adds nucleotides to the 3’ end of a primer, resulting in the synthesis of a new strand that is complementary to the old one.

<p>DNA polymerase synthesizes the new strand in the 5’ to 3’ direction and is responsible for repairing mis-matched nucleotides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The antiparallel nature ensures that one strand starts with 5’ ribose and the opposite strand starts with 3’ ribose, allowing for complementary base pairing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>DNA is double-stranded with deoxyribose, AT, and GC, while RNA is single-stranded with ribose, GC, and AU.</p> Signup and view all the answers