DNA and RNA

Front

What type of bond joins the two strands of nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

What are the components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, Phosphate, Nitrogen base

Front

Which base does Adenine bond with in DNA?

Back

Thymine

Front

What does RNA carry from the nucleus to the ribosome?

Back

A copy of the DNA blueprint (instructions)

Front

What is the sugar found in DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose

Front

What is the primary function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the primary function of RNA?

Back

To act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

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

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.

Front

What base pairs with Cytosine in DNA?

Back

Guanine