Functions
Lysine translates to
A-A-A
Which group covalently bonds to deoxyribose sugar along the sides?
Phosphate Group
What bond holds bases together in a double helix?
Hydrogen bond
What is the main function of nucleic acids?
To store and carry genetic materials.
What does cytosine link up with for RNA?
Guanine
What is a sequence of three nucleotides which form a unit of genetic codes in a DNA or RNA molecule?
Codon
Which nucleotide is found in DNA?
deoxyribose + phosphate group + cytosine
What are the three parts of a nucleotide?
nitrogenous base, a sugar, and a phosphate
This nucleic acid is a double stranded double helix.
What is DNA?
What does Adenine link with for DNA?
Thymine
To translate DNA codons into Amino Acids
What is Codon Wheel?
Which force can stabilize a DNA double-helix?
Hydrophilic sugar-phosphate groups are found on the exterior of the helix where they can interact with water.
Which is not a part of DNA?
a. Phosphates
b. Nitrogen Base
c. Glucose
d. Deoxyribose
c. Glucose
What are nucleotides made up of?
Nucleic Acids
What does Adenine link up with for RNA?
Uracil
61 Codons
What is Amino Acids?
Which structure feature is found in the single-stranded DNA molecule?
Each 3',5' phosphodiester bond will contain one phosphate group linking two deoxyribose sugar.
What remains in the nucleus?
a. RNA
b. DNA
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
b. DNA
What is the primary function of RNA?
to synthesize proteins
What chemical binds nitrogen bases together?
Hydrogen Bonds
UAA, UAG, UGA
stop codons, stop the linking of amino acids
A nucleotide contains a base, a ribose, and a phosphate group?
True
What is a result of transcription?
a. DNA
b. RNA
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
b. RNA
RNA is found in the entirety of a cell.
True
Base-Pairing rules state that G always pairs with ____?
C (cytosine)