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Nucleic Acid
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nucleic Acid | Macromolecule that stores and transmits genetic information |
| Nucleotide | Monomer or building block of nucleic acids |
| Elements in Nucleic Acids | Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus (CHONP) |
| Examples of Nucleic Acids | DNA and RNA |
| DNA | Stores hereditary or genetic information |
| RNA | Helps use genetic information to make proteins |
| Nucleotide Parts | Sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base |
| DNA Sugar | Deoxyribose |
| RNA Sugar | Ribose |
| DNA Bases | Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine |
| RNA Bases | Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine |
| DNA Base Pairing | A pairs with T; C pairs with G |
| RNA Base Pairing | A pairs with U; C pairs with G |
| DNA Structure | Double helix |
| Gene | Section of DNA containing instructions for a trait or protein |
| DNA Function | Provides instructions for making proteins |
| Nucleic Acid Identification | Look for DNA, RNA, nucleotides, CHONP, or genetic information |