DNA Structure Flashcard

Front

What does DNA determine?

Back

traits of living things

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Front

Adenine always pairs with...

Back

thymine

Front

Cytosine always pairs with...

Back

guanine

Front

What is the shape of DNA?

Back

double helix

Front

What are the nucleotides made of?

Back

Sugar, Phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand
ATG TGA CAG

Back

TAC ACT GTC

Front

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

Back

nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Front

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

Back

deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate

Front

Rosalind Franklin's "photo 51" was critical in helping Watson and Crick to discover what?

Back

The double helix structure of DNA

Front

DNA acts like a(n) ________________ for our traits.

Back

instruction manual

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