DNA Structure

Front

What is the basic unit of life that can be prokaryotic or eukaryotic?

Back

Cell

Front

What type of cell lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

Back

Prokaryotic Cell

Front

What is a section of DNA that codes for a specific protein called?

Back

Gene

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine

Front

Which nitrogen base pairs with adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine

Front

Which nitrogen base pairs with cytosine in DNA?

Back

Guanine

Front

What is the structure that carries genetic information in living organisms?

Back

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

What type of bond holds the nitrogen bases together in the DNA structure?

Back

Hydrogen bonds