DNA
Where can DNA be found?
In the human body, specifically the nucleus of cells.
Where can RNA be found?
In the human body, specifically the nucleus.
RNA is a double helix.
FALSE
What is the scientific term for adenine, guanine, thymine, uracil, and cytosine?
Nitrogenous bases of DNA
What are the matching bases for DNA?
A and T
C and G
What is the main job of RNA?
To create proteins.
DNA is a double helix.
TRUE
What does the letter U represent?
Uracil
What is the shape of DNA?
A double helix
What is the shape of RNA?
DNA is able to leave the nucleus.
FALSE.
DNA is a double helix, meaning it is too wide to leave the nucleus. It has to first turn into RNA.
If you see the chemical Thymine, are you working with DNA or RNA?
DNA
Why can't DNA leave the nucleus?
It is too wide and must be turned into RNA first.
What is the job of mRNA (messenger RNA)?
To code amino acids/proteins for your body
DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid.
TRUE
What are the matches for nitrogenous bases in RNA?
C and G
What is one difference between DNA and RNA?
DNA is a double helix and RNA is a single helix.
OR
DNA uses Thymine and RNA uses Uracil.
What is the job of tRNA (transfer RNA)?
It helps to de-code mRNA.
Bases can mix and match whenever they want.
FALSE. Bases have a specific match, and may cause a mutation if they are paired incorrectly.
What might happen if Adenine paired with Cytosine?
There would be a mutation in the code for amino acids.