DNA Structure

Front

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

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double helix

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

Front

Which 2 molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder? Options: deoxyribose sugar and adenine, deoxyribose sugar and a hydrogen bond, deoxyribose sugar and the nucleus, deoxyribose sugar and phosphate

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deoxyribose sugar and phosphate

Front

Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond? Options: polar bonds, ionic bonds, covalent bonds, hydrogen bonds

Back

hydrogen bonds

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Front

Which two scientists are accredited with correctly deducing the double helix model of DNA?

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Watson and Crick

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

Cytosine always pairs with

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Guanine

Front

Name this structure: double helix, nucelotide, twisted ladder, hydrogen bond

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nucelotide

Front

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

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nucleus