DNA Structure

Front

What are the two molecules that form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.

Front

What is the complementary DNA sequence for the strand ATG TGA CAG?

Back

TAC ACT GTC.

Front

What is the building block of DNA?

Back

Nucleotide.

Front

Who are credited with determining the shape of DNA?

Back

James Watson and Francis Crick.

Front

Which base does Adenine bond with in DNA?

Back

Thymine.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

Front

What type of bond holds the nitrogenous bases together in DNA?

Back

Hydrogen bonds.

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix.

Front

What sugar is found in the backbone of DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose.

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.