DNA and RNA

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA

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What is the basic building block of DNA and RNA?

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Nucleotide

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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A phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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What sugar is found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose

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Which nitrogenous bases are found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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Which nitrogenous bases are found in RNA?

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Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine

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What is the base-pairing rule for DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information.

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What is the role of RNA in cells?

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RNA plays a role in protein synthesis.