Nucleic Acids (Genetics)

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DNA function
Stores genetic information that is passed on to the next generation
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DNA location
In the nucleus
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DNA nitrogenous bases
Adenine (A), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G), Thymine (T)
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RNA function
Takes the genetic information from the DNA to the ribosomes
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RNA location
In the nucleus and cytoplasm
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RNA nitrogenous bases
Adenine (A), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G), Uracil (U)
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DNA shape
Double helix structure (Ladder that has been twisted around)
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Nucleotide definition
Building block that makes up DNA and RNA
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DNA nucleotide components
Deoxyribose (sugar), Phosphate, and Nitrogenous base
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DNA rails (backbone)
Alternating deoxyribose and phosphate
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DNA steps (rungs)
Nitrogenous bases
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Adenine and Thymine bond
Line up on opposite sides and have 2 hydrogen bonds
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Cytosine and Guanine bond
Line up on opposite sides and have 3 hydrogen bonds
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RNA shape
Only one chain of nucleotides that twists around into a helix
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RNA nucleotide components
Ribose (sugar), Phosphate, and same alternating structure