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What is the difference in a NUCLEOTIDE and a NUCLUOSIDE ?
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Nucleotides have a PO4 (phosphate)
Nucleosides do not have PO4 |
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Describe a Nucleic Acid
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A nucleotide chain that conveys genetic information
1) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) 2) ribonucleic acid (RNA) |
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Describe a nucleotide & on what carbon will the phosphate & base be found?
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1) Sugar with a phospahte and nitrogen base.
2) Base on #1; PO4 on #5 |
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What bond holds nucleutides together?
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Phosphodiester
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How does deoxyribose differ from ribose?
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Deoxyribose has lost an oxygen from carbon #2.
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