DNA Intro

Front

What is the process by which DNA makes an exact copy of itself?

Back

Replication

Front

What is the primary function of DNA?

Back

It carries genetic codes from parents to offspring.

Front

How many chromosomes are present in each human cell?

Back

46

Front

What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

Back

Double Helix

Front

What does a Double Helix resemble?

Back

A twisted ladder.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides.

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

A phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

Name the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA.

Back

Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

Front

What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine (T).

Front

What base pairs with Cytosine in DNA?

Back

Guanine (G).