Structure of DNA

Front

What organelle is DNA usually found in?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Guanine bonds with which nitrogen base?

Back

Cytosine

Front

Which of the following is not found in DNA: Thymine, Guanine, Uracil, Cytosine?

Back

Uracil

Front

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

Back

Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate

Front

What are adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine known as?

Back

Nitrogen bases

Front

What is the structure of DNA commonly described as?

Back

A double helix.

Front

What sugar is found in DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose.

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA called?

Back

Nucleotides.

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

A phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogen base.