DNA Structure and Components

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

a double helix

Front

What does a double helix most resemble?

Back

twisted ladder

Front

Subunits of nucleotides make up ________________. Options:

DNA

,

all cells

,

a nucleus

,

mitochondria

Back

DNA

Front

The base "adenine" pairs with what other base?

Back

Thymine

Front

The base guanine pairs with what other base?

Back

cytosine

Front

The genetic code that corresponds with TGAC is:

Back

ACTG

Front

The genetic code that corresponds with CGTA

Back

GCAT

Front

Adenine and Thymine are complementary bases. This means they __________ one another.

Back

complete

Front

Chargraff discovered that the amount of adenine equaled the amount of _____________ in DNA.

Back

thymine

Front

Chargraffs discovery about the amount of bases revealed that certain bases ___________ _________. Options: paired together, are toxic, cancel each other, repel one another

Back

paired together