5.1.1 - Structure of Polynucleotide Chain
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What are the three components of a nucleotide?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes up DNA and RNA.
Which two nitrogenous bases are purines?
💡 Hint: Remember their structure—it’s two rings.
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What is the function of phosphodiester bonds in nucleic acids?
💡 Hint: Consider how nucleotides connect.
True or False: RNA contains thymine.
💡 Hint: Think of the differences between RNA and DNA.
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Discuss how the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA has impacted the field of molecular biology.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications for understanding heredity.
Design a simple experiment to demonstrate base pairing in DNA.
💡 Hint: Use uracil instead of thymine for RNA.
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