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DNAWESOME
DNAWESOME
Our genetic material is made of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). DNA is the complex chemical that carries
genetic information. DNA is located in the cell nucleus, but a small amount of DNA can also be found
in the mitochondria (mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA).
RNA
ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its principal role is to act as a messenger
carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some viruses RNA
rather than DNA carries the genetic information.
NUCLEOTIDE
A nucleotide is an organic molecule that is the building
block of DNA and RNA. They also have functions related to
cell signaling, metabolism, and enzyme reactions. A
nucleotide is made up of three parts: a phosphate group,
a 5-carbon sugar, and a nitrogenous base.
RIBOSE
a sugar of the pentose class that occurs widely in nature as a constituent
of nucleosides and several vitamins and enzymes.
DEOXYRIBOSE
a sugar derived from ribose by replacing a hydroxyl group with hydrogen.
In viruses:
DNA can be double or single stranded. DNA or RNA are found within the
protein coat of the virus.RNA can be double or single stranded