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What is DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid. DNA is a molecule that carries
most of the genetic instructions used in the development,
functioning, and reproduction of all known living
organisms. It is found in the nucleus.
Thymine & Adenine
Cytosine & Guanine
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DNA consists of a phosphate group, a sugar
group, and a nitrogen base.
FUN FACT! 50% of a human's DNA code is the
same as that of a banana.
What is RNA?
There are 3 types of RNA.
There is the mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.
mRNA - messenger RNA
tRNA - transfer RNA
rRNA - ribosomal RNA
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mRna - carries codes from the DNA to in the
nucleus to the ribosome.
tRNA - Transfers the amino acids to match the
anticodon to the codon and make a protein.
rRNA - associates with a set of proteins to
form ribosomes.
*Thymine converts to Uracil.
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