DNA and RNA Structure Answers

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DNA is composed of repeating structural units called .

Answer:

nucleotides

What is the role of RNA within the cell?

RNA contains instructions that code for protein synthesis.

RNA moves instructions for protein synthesis from the nucleus to ribosomes.

RNA is the structural unit that makes up DNA.

In the diagram to the right, identify the three components of a nucleotide. Label A

nitrogenous base

five-carbon sugar

phosphate group

Label B

nitrogenous base

five-carbon sugar

phosphate group

Label C

nitrogenous base

five-carbon sugar

phosphate group

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