Nucleic Acids

Question 1

What does DNA stand for

Answer 1

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Question 2

What is does RNA stands for

Answer 2

Ribonucleic acid

Question 3

Discuss the importance of DNA

Answer 3

DNA is found in the nucleus of a cell and forms part of the chromatic network and chromosomes

Question 4

Discuss the importance of RNA

Answer 4

RNA is found in the nucleus and cytoplasm of a cell and forms part of the ribosomes

Question 5

What are nucleic acids made up of

Answer 5

Carbon,hydrogen,oxygen,nitrogen, phosphorus

Question 6

Why are vitamins important

Answer 6

Vitamins are essential for normal metabolism, growth and development of the human body

Question 7

Deficiency disease as a result of a lack of vitamin D and calcium

Answer 7

Rickets

Question 8

Deficiency disease as a result of a lack of vitamin A

Answer 8

Affects eyes which causes night blindness,poor vision in dim light
Its called dry corneas

Question 9

Deficiency disease as a result of a lack of vitamin C

Answer 9

Scurvy-bleeding gums ,wounds that do not heal,internal bleeding