This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
DNA and RNA Overview
DNA and RNA are both Nucleic Acids |
DNA stores genetic information |
RNA transfers genetic information |
DNA and RNA are polymers of Nucleotides |
Nucleotides
Pentose sugar (5 Carbon Atoms) |
Nitrogen Containing Base |
Phosphate Group |
Four Possible Bases of DNA
A- Adenine |
T-Thymine |
C- Cytosine |
G-Guanine |
Four Bases of RNA
A- Adenine |
C-Cytosine |
G-Guanine |
U-Uracil |
Base Pairing
T |
A |
C |
G |
This is Complementary Bases |
A-T has 2 Hydrogen Bonds |
C-G has 3 Hydrogen Bonds |
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Polynucleotides
Polymer of Nucleotides |
Made via condensation reaction |
Phosphodiester Bonds , Phosphate group and Two Ester Bonds |
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Proper Names
DNA |
RNA |
Deoxyribonucleic Acid |
Ribonucleic Acid |
Deoxyribose sugar |
Ribose Sugar |
DNA Structure
Two polynucleotide Chains |
Double Helix Structure |
Hydrogen Bonds |
Complementary Base Pairing |
Sugars and Phosphate make up the Backbone |
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