DNA structure reg bio

Front

What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

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double helix

Front

What sugar is found in DNA?

Back

deoxyribose sugar

Front

If an organism has 13% thymine in its DNA, what percentage of cytosine is present?

Back

37%

Front

What is the complementary strand to the DNA sequence ATG GCG CAT TTC?

Back

TAC CGC GTA AAG

Front

What are the monomers that make up a strand of DNA?

Back

nucleotides

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine

Front

What base pairs with adenine in DNA?

Back

thymine

Front

What base pairs with cytosine in DNA?

Back

guanine

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

Back

It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

Front

What is the function of the DNA double helix structure?

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It provides stability and protection for the genetic information.