Nucleic Acids Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
What are the 2 types of Nucleic Acids or Polynucleotides: | DNA - Deoxyribonucleic Acid RNA - Ribonucleic Acid |
What are the 3 parts that the monomer of Nucleic Acids consist of? | 1. A 5 carbon sugar -Deoxyribose - Ribose 2. Nitrogen containing base 3. Phosphate Group |
Functions of DNA | Contains instructions for the synthesis of a variety of proteins Proteins are composed of a string of amino acids 3 Bases code for an amino acid Proteins may function as structural proteins, enzymes, transport molecules, antibodies, and hormones |
Functions of RNA | Messenger RNA - records information from DNA in the nucleus and transports it to the ribosomes Transfer RNA - Delivers the appropriate amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis Ribosomal RNA - A structural component of Ribosomes |
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