DNA and RNA

Front

What forms the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate.

Front

What are the 4 nitrogen bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

Front

How would you describe a DNA molecule?

Back

It is a double helix.

Front

What is the result of DNA replication?

Back

Each DNA molecule has one new strand and one original strand.

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

Front

What is the structure of RNA compared to DNA?

Back

RNA is usually single-stranded, while DNA is double-stranded.

Front

What sugar is found in RNA?

Back

Ribose.

Front

What is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA)?

Back

It carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?

Back

It brings amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA in terms of nitrogen bases?

Back

DNA contains thymine, while RNA contains uracil.