Nucleic Acids
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Two types of nucleic acids
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
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DNA
stores the genetic code for its own replication
stores information for the synthesis of specific proteins
proteins are responsible for implementing the instructions contained in DNA
directs RNA synthesis
directs protein synthesis through RNA
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The Central Dogma
DNA => RNA => Proteins
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Nucleotides
are a complex of three types of molecules
a phosphate
a pentose sugar
nitrogen-containing base
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Polynucleotide
consists of monomers called nucleotides
why is it called 5’C
prime number present on sugar to distinguish from nitrogenous base
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Sugar Unit
DNA = Deoxyribose
RNA = Ribose
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