Transfer RNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis
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rRNA
Antiparallel OrientationThe opposite arrangement of the sugar-phosphate backbones in a DNA double helix
They are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for building proteins, which are essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs
DNAMolecule that carries genetic information
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CytosineNitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Guanine
Messenger RNA is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the cytoplasm
GuanineNitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Cytosine
AdenineNitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Thymine
PurinesOne of two types of nitrogenous bases, it is characterized by their two fused rings. The two bases are adenine and guanine
ChromosomeThread-like structures made of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of most living cells. They carry genetic information in the form of genes
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One of the two types of nitrogenous bases, They are characterized by a six-membered ring structure composed of four carbon atoms and two nitrogen atoms.The two bases are thymine and cytosine.
Hydrogen BondingAttractive force between a hydrogen molecule covalently bonded to an electronegative molecule
RNAA molecule that is essential for the expression of genetic information encoded in DNA and serves as a mediator between DNA and proteins.
Forms the structural framework of nucleic acids
Organic molecules that play essential roles regarding genetic information
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One of the four nitrogenous bases, it pairs with Adenine in RNA.
NucleotidesBuilding blocks of DNA and RNA
Chargaff's RuleThere are equal amounts of Adenine to Thymine and Guanine to Cytosine
One of the four nitrogenous bases, it pairs with Adenine in DNA.
Base Pairing RulesIn DNA, Adenine pairs with Thymine while Guanine pairs with Cytosine
rRNA
DNA
AdenineNitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Thymine
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There are equal amounts of Adenine to Thymine and Guanine to Cytosine
In DNA, Adenine pairs with Thymine while Guanine pairs with Cytosine
Sugar-Phosphate BackboneForms the structural framework of nucleic acids
Nitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Guanine
NucleotidesBuilding blocks of DNA and RNA
ChromosomeThread-like structures made of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of most living cells. They carry genetic information in the form of genes
tRNATransfer RNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis
PyrimidinesOne of the two types of nitrogenous bases, They are characterized by a six-membered ring structure composed of four carbon atoms and two nitrogen atoms.The two bases are thymine and cytosine.
Nucleic AcidsOrganic molecules that play essential roles regarding genetic information
Attractive force between a hydrogen molecule covalently bonded to an electronegative molecule
Purines
RNAA molecule that is essential for the expression of genetic information encoded in DNA and serves as a mediator between DNA and proteins.
ThymineOne of the four nitrogenous bases, it pairs with Adenine in DNA.
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GeneThey are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for building proteins, which are essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs
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GuanineNitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Cytosine
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Messenger RNA is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the cytoplasm