Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following represents the two types of nucleic acids?
Which of the following represents the two types of nucleic acids?
What are the three components that make up a nucleotide?
What are the three components that make up a nucleotide?
Which sugar is found in RNA?
Which sugar is found in RNA?
Which of the following nitrogen bases are classified as purines?
Which of the following nitrogen bases are classified as purines?
Signup and view all the answers
What distinguishes the nitrogen bases in DNA from those in RNA?
What distinguishes the nitrogen bases in DNA from those in RNA?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Nucleic Acids
- Two types: DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)
Nucleotide Structure
- Building block of nucleic acids is a nucleotide
- Three components: pentose sugar, nitrogenous base, and phosphate group
Sugars in Nucleic Acids
- DNA: Deoxyribose sugar
- RNA: Ribose sugar
Nitrogenous Bases
- Purines: Adenine and Guanine
- Pyrimidines: Cytosine, Thymine (DNA), and Uracil (RNA)
DNA vs. RNA Nitrogenous Bases
- Key difference: DNA contains Thymine, while RNA contains Uracil instead of Thymine.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of nucleic acids, focusing on DNA and RNA. Participants will explore nucleotide structure, the sugars involved, and the different nitrogenous bases. Key differences between DNA and RNA will also be highlighted.
