B.12.2 The Structure of DNA

Front

The shape of the DNA molecule is a double ____________?

Back

helix

Front

What is the rule that states A=T and C=G?

Back

Base Pair Rule

Front

In a molecule of double-stranded DNA, the amount of Adenine present is always equal to the amount of ____________?

Back

thymine

Front

Nitrogenous bases are held together by ____________?

Back

hydrogen bonds

Front

Arrange the following from largest to smallest: cell, nucleus, chromosome, DNA, nucleotide.

Back

cell, nucleus, chromosome, DNA, nucleotide

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous base

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What type of bond connects the sugar of one nucleotide to the phosphate of the next nucleotide?

Back

Phosphodiester bond

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.