DNA STRUCTURE

Front

What are sections of DNA that hold instructions on how to build proteins called?

Back

Gene

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

Which two molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate

Front

If a DNA molecule has 30% Guanine bases, how many Cytosine bases will it have?

Back

30% (due to base pairing rules: Guanine pairs with Cytosine)

Front

Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond?

Back

hydrogen bonds

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule commonly referred to as?

Back

Double helix

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the process called by which DNA is copied?

Back

DNA replication

Front

What is the complementary base pair for Adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine