grade 10 science

1. The
The
DNA and RNA
DNA and RNA
Structure
Structure

2. DNA- The molecule inside cells that
contains the genetic information
responsible for the development and
function of an organism.
RNA- The molecule that is present in
the majority of living organisms and
viruses.

3. nucleobases
base pairs
RNA
DNA
DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID
vs.
sugar
phosphates
RIBONUCLEIC ACID
FUNCTION
Transmits and copies
genetic information
FUNCTION
Stores genetic
information
STRUCTURE
Single-stranded helix
STRUCTURE
Double-stranded helix
COMPOSITION
Ribose sugar
phosphate backbone
COMPOSITION
Deoxyribose sugar
phosphate backbone
BASES
Adenine, guanine,
cytosine, uracil
BASES
Adenine, guanine,
cytosine, thymine
LOCATION
Nucleus
LOCATION
Nucleus

5. DNA
DNA
REPLICATION
REPLICATION

6. DNA replication is the process
by which a double-stranded
DNA molecule is copied to
produce two identical DNA
molecules.

7. STEPS IN REPLICATION
Step 1: Replication Fork Formation
(Preparation)
Step 2: Primer Binding (Replication
begins)
Step 3: Elongation
Step 4: Termination