3.1.5 - Nucleic Acids Structure and Replication

Can you

• Draw the formation and hydrolysis of a phosphodiester bond

• Name the parts of a nucleotide

• Explain the similarities and differences between RNA and DNA

• Explain why DNA is a good molecule for storing information ?

• Can you describe semi-conservative replication ?

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