1 Nucleic Acids DNADNA and RNA 1 18 things 18 things you should know about DNA Genetics.

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1 Nucleic Acids DNA and RNA 1 18 things you should know about DNA Genetics

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Nucleic Acids DNA and RNA

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18 things you should know about DNA Genetics

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DNA and RNA

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Functions ExamplesHold the genetic code Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)

Aid in the synthesis of proteins

Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)

DNA coiling

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Monomers (building blocks) = Nucleotides 3 parts to a Nucleotide Sugar Phosphate Base (A,T,G,C)

Adenine Thymine Guanine Cytosine

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Polymer – DNA and RNA

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Review – Fill out Table in NB The Molecules of Life

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Polymer Monomer(s) Elements

Protein

Carbohydrates (Polysaccharides)

Lipids

Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA)

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Review: Polymers and MonomersPolymer Monomer(s) Elements

Protein Amino Acid CHON

Carbohydrates (Polysaccharides)

Monosaccharides and

Disaccharides

CHO

Lipids Glycerol & Fatty Acids

CHO

Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA)

Nucleotides CHNOP