DNA and RNA Structure

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What is a nucleotide made of?

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A nucleotide is made of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.

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How do RNA and DNA differ in their nucleotide sugars?

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DNA contains deoxyribose while RNA contains ribose.

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Who created the famous image of DNA and how?

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Rosalind Franklin created the famous image of DNA by x-ray diffraction.

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What category of molecule do DNA and RNA belong to?

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DNA and RNA belong to the category of nucleic acids.

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Which scientist was NOT involved in determining the structure of DNA?

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Charles Darwin was NOT involved in determining the structure of DNA.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix structure composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

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The four nitrogen bases in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

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What are the four nitrogen bases found in RNA?

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The four nitrogen bases in RNA are adenine (A), uracil (U), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

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What is the function of DNA?

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The function of DNA is to store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the function of RNA?

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The function of RNA is to help in the synthesis of proteins based on the genetic information in DNA.