DNA structure & Genetics

Front

What are the nucleotides made of?

Back

Sugar, Phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule? Options: double helix, contains ribose, made of amino acids, contains Uracil

Back

double helix

Front

Which units are repeatedly joined to form a strand of DNA?

Back

nucleotides

Front

Adenine bonds with ______________.

Back

Thymine

Front

Guanine bonds with ______________.

Back

Cytosine

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things

Front

What are the 4 nitrogen bases?

Back

adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine

Front

Which 2 molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate

Front

Which organelle is DNA usually found in? Options: cell membrane, vacuole, chloroplast, nucleus

Back

nucleus

Front

What is the complementary sequence of DNA bases for this partial strand: ATG TGA CAG?

Back

TAC ACT GTC