WGU Biochem C785: Unit 4 DNA and RNA Already Passed
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) An organisms genetic material found in the nucleus of a cell Double stranded helical nucleic acid molecule consisting of nucleotide monomers with deoxyribose sugar and nitrogenous bases (A, C, G, T) capable of replicating Which nucleotides/bases are used in DNA? A - Adenine C - Cystine G - Guanine T - Thymine RNA (ribonucleic acid) A nucleic acid consisting of nucleotide monomers with a ribose sugar and nitrogenous bases (A, C, G, U) Usually single stranded Functions in protein synthesis, gene regulation, and as the genome of some viruses Central Dogma DNA - RNA - Protein DNA - Transcription -mRNA - Translation - Protein
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