1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Alex17521 [72]
3 years ago
13

What is the acronym for DNA??

Chemistry
1 answer:
victus00 [196]3 years ago
5 0
The acronym 'DNA' stands for deoxyribonucleic acid.   

DNA is used to 'code' the genetic makeup of all living organisms, and is found inside the nucleus of the cell(Eukaryotes) or just floating in the cytoplasm of the cell(Prokaryotes).  DNA is made up of 4 different pairs of base molecules(nucleotides) that are slightly different from another.  The similar molecule structure RNA(ribonucleic acid) differs from DNA in that RNA nucleotides are just slightly different from the nucleotides of DNA.  This difference is that RNA nucleotides have a hydroxide group(OH) where the DNA nucleotides just have a hydrogen atom.  
Because the DNA nucleotide doesn't have the hydroxide group it has one less oxygen than RNA nucleotides do.  This is where DNA derives the prefix "deoxy-," meaning "without oxygen."  
The prefix "ribo-" is given to molecules with a certain configuration of a set of 3 consecutive but not necessarily contiguous CHOH(asymmetric) groups.
The combined form "nucleo-" is used to imply something that has to do with the nucleus, such as the nucleus of a cell where DNA is stored in Eukaryotes.  
And finally, the ending of the acronym: "acid." DNA is an acid because the 4 nucleotides each contain a phosphate group, which are acidic.

And thus, we get our answer: deoxyribonucleic acid, and the meaning:
deoxy-ribo-nucleic acid
(without oxygen) + (has 3 CHOH groups) + (in/of the nucleus) + (acidic)
Thus, DNA is a molecule is basically an acidic molecule residing in the nucleus with 3 CHOH groups and is missing oxygen atoms.

I know this isn't really what you're looking for, but honestly I had a great time doing a little research into the name!

Hope this explains it a little! c;
You might be interested in
This was in my chemistry class- <br> What's the color combination code?
Aleksandr-060686 [28]
Blue yellow purple green
3 0
3 years ago
SOMEOME HELLL PLS !!
Tpy6a [65]

Answer:

only 1

Explanation:

5 0
3 years ago
You have 100 g of Pb(NO3)2. How many moles is this?​
topjm [15]

Answer:

0.302 moles

Explanation:

Data given

Mass of Pb(NO₃)₂ = 100 g

Moles of Pb(NO₃)₂ = ?

Solution:

To find mole we have to know about molar mass of Pb(NO₃)₂  

So,

Molar mass of Pb(NO₃)₂  = 207 + 2[14 + 3(16)]

                                           = 207 + 2[14 + 48]

                                           = 207 + 124

Molar mass of Pb(NO₃)₂  = 331 g/mol

Formula used :

                no. of moles = mass in grams / molar mass

Put values in above formula

                   no. of moles = 100 g / 331 g/mol

                   no. of moles = 0.302 moles

no. of moles of  Pb(NO₃)₂ = 0.302 moles

7 0
3 years ago
The acid dissociation constant ka for an unknown acid ha is 4.57 x 10^-3 what is the base dissociation constant kb for th econju
SashulF [63]

Answer:

2.19 x 10^-12.

Explanation:-

The relation between Ka and Kb for an acid and it's conjugate base is

Ka x Kb = Kw where Kw = ionic product of water.

So Kb = 10^-14 / (4.57 x 10 ^ -3)

= 2.19 x 10^-12

4 0
3 years ago
2.91 moles of aluminum are how many grams(with work)
pentagon [3]
2.91 mol Al * ( 26.982 g Al / 1 mol Al) = 78.518 grams
3 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • What element(s) must be present in a molecule for it to be considered an organic molecule?
    10·1 answer
  • 3. Prolonged exposure to lead or lead salts is toxic. To prevent lead poisoning, the current standard for lead paint is 600.0 pp
    14·1 answer
  • 4 Infer is the reaction below possible?
    5·1 answer
  • Why don't we discuss the results during the results section of the project?
    14·1 answer
  • Indicate which of the following will elements will share the electrons and which one will transfer them?
    10·1 answer
  • I need help asap please help me
    8·2 answers
  • 3. (10 Points) You buy a helium balloon of 14 Liters for your friend's birthday and
    5·1 answer
  • Please help! This is for the 9.06 Acid Neutralization Lab! Due today!
    8·1 answer
  • _ an electron moved around the nucleus in circular paths​
    14·1 answer
  • What type of energy moves from warmer to cooler?
    10·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!