A molecule that is essential for the expression of genetic information encoded in DNA and serves as a mediator between DNA and proteins.
Purines
mRNA
AdenineNitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Thymine
Molecule that carries genetic information
Forms the structural framework of nucleic acids
CytosineNitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Guanine
Chargaff's Rule
Antiparallel Orientation
Thread-like structures made of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of most living cells. They carry genetic information in the form of genes
Building blocks of DNA and RNA
tRNATransfer RNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis
UracilOne of the four nitrogenous bases, it pairs with Adenine in RNA.
Hydrogen BondingAttractive force between a hydrogen molecule covalently bonded to an electronegative molecule
GuanineNitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Cytosine
rRNA
Base Pairing RulesIn DNA, Adenine pairs with Thymine while Guanine pairs with Cytosine
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Nucleic Acids
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
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
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Nucleotides
Nitrogenous 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
Forms the structural framework of nucleic acids
One of the four nitrogenous bases, it pairs with Adenine in DNA.
Hydrogen Bonding
CytosineNitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Guanine
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mRNAMessenger RNA is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the cytoplasm
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.
Transfer RNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis
DNAMolecule that carries genetic information
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RNAA molecule that is essential for the expression of genetic information encoded in DNA and serves as a mediator between DNA and proteins.
rRNARibosomal RNA is a structural part of ribosomes
Chromosome
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
GuanineNitrogenous base in both RNA and DNA, pairs with Cytosine
Base Pairing RulesIn DNA, Adenine pairs with Thymine while Guanine pairs with Cytosine
One of the four nitrogenous bases, it pairs with Adenine in RNA.
Antiparallel OrientationThe opposite arrangement of the sugar-phosphate backbones in a DNA double helix
There are equal amounts of Adenine to Thymine and Guanine to Cytosine