DNA Structure

Front

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

Back

Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate.

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid.

Front

What is the basic unit of DNA called?

Back

Nucleotide.

Front

Which nitrogenous base pairs with adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine.

Front

Which nitrogenous base pairs with cytosine in DNA?

Back

Guanine.

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix.

Front

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

Back

Hydrogen bonds.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

Front

What sugar is found in DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose.

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.