Nucleic Acids

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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 genetic information from 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 (twisted ladder shape)
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Nucleotide
The basic building block of DNA and RNA
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Components of a DNA nucleotide
Deoxyribose sugar, phosphate, and a nitrogenous base
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DNA backbone ("rails")
Alternating deoxyribose sugar and phosphate groups
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DNA rungs ("steps")
Nitrogenous base pairs
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Adenine and Thymine pairing
Line up on opposite sides connected by 2 hydrogen bonds
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Cytosine and Guanine pairing
Line up on opposite sides connected by 3 hydrogen bonds
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RNA shape
Single chain of nucleotides twisted into a helix
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Components of an RNA nucleotide
Ribose sugar, phosphate, and a nitrogenous base