The polymer name of nucleic acids is nucleic acids DNA
Elements that make up nucleic acids Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Phosphorus
The monomers of nucleic acids are called nucleotides
There are 4 nucleotides of DNA Adinine Thymine Cytosine Guanine
Main function of two types of Nucleic acids RNA (ribonucleic acid) Protein synthesis (making new proteins) DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) Stores genetic information that is essential for all cellular activities
Where is DNA located in cells? of Eukaryotic cells Have DNA in Their nucleus. Prokaryotic cells DNA is loose in the cytoplasm
All living things have DNA We recycle the DNA in foods we eat. It is broken down into its basic parts and reused, like legos. DNA is easy to extract from non-cooked foods
DNA can be extracted from unprocessed foods.
A monomer of nucleic acid consists of a sugar a nitrogen base and a Phosphate group monomer
Genes A section of DNA that codes for a specific Protein. There is a different code for each protein (which amino acids are used and in what order) Proteins determine traits like eye color or shape of ear Genes can be copied
Do all living organisms have DNA? yes
Elements that make up nucleic acids Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Phosphorus CHONP Where do you think your bean plant got the CHO for the DNA in its new leaf cells? Where did they get the Nitrogen and Phosphorous Write your answer on the bottom of the page.