DNA Structure

Front

Base that pairs with thymine.

Back

adenine

Front

The base that pairs with guanine.

Back

cytosine

Front

A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.

Back

deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Front

The sugar found in DNA.

Back

deoxyribose

Front

Two strands of nucleotides wound about each other; the shape of DNA.

Back

double helix

Front

When bases do not pair up correctly, it changes the genetic sequence.

Back

genetic mutation

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

The base that pairs with cytosine.

Back

guanine

Front

The chemicals that make up the rungs of the DNA ladder.

Back

nitrogen bases

Front

Nucleotides are made of a molecule of deoxyribose, connected to a phosphate & a nitrogen base. They make up one side of the DNA double helix.

Back

true

Front

The control center of the cell, containing DNA.

Back

nucleus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS3-1