DNA & Cell Cycle

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

Which part of the Cell Cycle takes the longest?

Back

Interphase

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What is the role of nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

They carry the genetic information in the sequence.

Front

What is the function of the phosphate group in a nucleotide?

Back

It links nucleotides together to form the DNA backbone.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What phase of the cell cycle is characterized by cell growth and DNA replication?

Back

Interphase

Front

How do nucleotides pair in DNA?

Back

Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

Front

What is the significance of the sequence of nitrogen bases in DNA?

Back

It determines the genetic code and instructions for traits.

Front

What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

Back

DNA replication takes place.