Questions and Answers
What atoms are found in the Nucleic Acids?
Nucleic acids typically contain phosphorous and nitrogen.
What is the monomer of Nucleic acids?
Nucleotides.
What are the 3 parts of a nucleotide?
A five carbon ribose sugar, a phosphate molecule, and one of four nitrogenous bases.
What is the function of nucleic acids?
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Give 2 examples of nucleic acids.
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Study Notes
Nucleic Acids
- Composed of atoms such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur.
- Nitrogen is essential for the structure of nucleic acids and proteins, while sulfur and selenium are involved in proteins.
Monomer of Nucleic Acids
- Nucleotides serve as the building blocks for all nucleic acids.
- The five nucleotide bases are uracil, cytosine, thymine, adenine, and guanine, which are crucial for DNA and RNA structure.
Parts of a Nucleotide
- Each nucleotide consists of three components:
- A five-carbon sugar (ribose in RNA).
- A phosphate group.
- One of four nitrogenous bases: adenine, guanine, cytosine, or uracil.
Functions of Nucleic Acids
- Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) are vital for storing and transmitting genetic information.
- DNA provides the hereditary information passed from parents to offspring and is located in the cell nucleus.
Examples of Nucleic Acids
- Two primary types are DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).
- Distinguishing factor: RNA contains uracil, while DNA contains thymine among its bases.
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Explore the essential components and functions of nucleic acids, including their structure, monomers, and types. This quiz will test your knowledge on nucleotides, their building blocks, and the critical roles they play in genetics. Understand the significance of DNA and RNA in heredity and biological functions.
