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12/13/2012

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Term
nucleic acids are made from building blocks called
Definition
nucleotides
Term
name 3 parts of nucleotides
Definition
simple sugar with 5 rings, phosphate group, base
Term
describe 2 ways DNA's shape is maintained
Definition
1.) hydrogen bonds
2.) sugars
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Name ways DNA differs from RNA
Definition
DNA: double stranded, ATGC, Deoxyribose
RNA: single strand, AUGC, ribose
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What is the specific function of DNA
Definition
to produce RNA and guide the production of proteins
Term
What is the function of RNA
Definition
to work with each other and DNA to produc proteins.
Term
Quaternary structure
Definition
consist of two or more polypeptide chains that are in close association or covalently bonded together
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Disruption of the shape of proteins is called ____ and can be caused by ___, ___, or _____
Definition
denaturation, heat, time, oxygen
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Interaction between ______ (s) (part of Amino Acid structure) holds tertiary structure of proteins in place
Definition
R group
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