DNA structure

Front

What does the D in DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribo

Front

If a DNA molecule has 30% Guanine bases, how many Cytosine bases will it have?

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30%

Front

When DNA replicates, what is separated?

Back

The base pairs

Front

What is the complementary sequence of the DNA sequence TTA CCG?

Back

AAT GGC

Front

What does semiconservative replication mean?

Back

That the newly made DNA has one strand from the original DNA and one new strand.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.