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
Forms the structural framework of nucleic acids
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rRNARibosomal RNA is a structural part of ribosomes
GuanineNitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Cytosine
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Chargaff's RuleThere are equal amounts of Adenine to Thymine and Guanine to Cytosine
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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.
Nitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Thymine
One of two types of nitrogenous bases, it is characterized by their two fused rings. The two bases are adenine and guanine
A molecule that is essential for the expression of genetic information encoded in DNA and serves as a mediator between DNA and proteins.
Base Pairing RulesIn DNA, Adenine pairs with Thymine while Guanine pairs with Cytosine
UracilOne of the four nitrogenous bases, it pairs with Adenine in RNA.
mRNAMessenger RNA is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the cytoplasm
DNAMolecule that carries genetic information
tRNATransfer RNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis
NucleotidesBuilding blocks of DNA and RNA
ThymineOne of the four nitrogenous bases, it pairs with Adenine in DNA.
CytosineNitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Guanine
Nucleic AcidsOrganic molecules that play essential roles regarding genetic information
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
Attractive force between a hydrogen molecule covalently bonded to an electronegative molecule
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Chargaff's RuleThere are equal amounts of Adenine to Thymine and Guanine to Cytosine
RNA
tRNATransfer RNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis
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One of the four nitrogenous bases, it pairs with Adenine in DNA.
One of the four nitrogenous bases, it pairs with Adenine in RNA.
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CytosineNitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Guanine
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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
DNAMolecule that carries genetic information
Nitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Cytosine
mRNAMessenger RNA is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the cytoplasm
Base Pairing RulesIn DNA, Adenine pairs with Thymine while Guanine pairs with Cytosine
Adenine
NucleotidesBuilding blocks of DNA and RNA
Nucleic AcidsOrganic molecules that play essential roles regarding genetic information
Antiparallel OrientationThe opposite arrangement of the sugar-phosphate backbones in a DNA double helix
rRNARibosomal RNA is a structural part of ribosomes
Sugar-Phosphate Backbone
Gene
PurinesOne of two types of nitrogenous bases, it is characterized by their two fused rings. The two bases are adenine and guanine
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.