DNA
RNA
Deoxyribose (Sugar)
Ribose (Sugar)
Bases: ATCG
Bases: AUCG
In nucleus only
throughout the cell
Double stranded
single stranded
Self-replicating (copy itself)
not self-replicating
1 type
3 types: mRNA, tRNA, rRNA
5. Adenosine Diphosphate & Triphosphate (ADP & ATP)
ATP and ADP are some of the smallest nucleotides. They are the energy currency of the body.
They contain the nitrogenous base Adenine (A), the sugar Ribose and 2 or 3 phosphate groups (PO4). When the terminal PO4 on ATP is hydrolyzed by the addition of a H2O molecule the reaction liberates ENERGY leaving ADP. This energy that is released is used by our cells to carry out functions.
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