DNA Structure and Replication

Flashcard
•
Biology
•
7th - 12th Grade
•
Hard
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the structure of DNA?
Back
DNA is a double helix made up of two strands of nucleotides, which include a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?
Back
The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of deoxyribose in DNA?
Back
Deoxyribose is the sugar component of DNA nucleotides, providing the backbone structure of the DNA molecule.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of DNA polymerase?
Back
DNA polymerase is the enzyme responsible for adding complementary nucleotides to a growing DNA strand during replication.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does semiconservative replication mean?
Back
Semiconservative replication means that each new DNA molecule consists of one original strand and one newly synthesized strand.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do adenine and thymine pair in DNA?
Back
Adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T) through two hydrogen bonds.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do cytosine and guanine pair in DNA?
Back
Cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G) through three hydrogen bonds.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
DNA structure and function

Flashcard
•
8th - 11th Grade
15 questions
DNA Replication 2024

Flashcard
•
7th - 11th Grade
15 questions
Unit 4 Lessons 1 & 2 DNA Structure & Replication

Flashcard
•
KG - University
15 questions
DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis

Flashcard
•
8th - 12th Grade
10 questions
DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis

Flashcard
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
DNA Structure and Replication

Flashcard
•
8th - 11th Grade
15 questions
DNA Intro

Flashcard
•
7th Grade - University
10 questions
DNA Replication

Flashcard
•
9th - 12th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
18 questions
Writing Launch Day 1

Lesson
•
3rd Grade
11 questions
Hallway & Bathroom Expectations

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
11 questions
Standard Response Protocol

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Algebra Review Topics

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
4 questions
Exit Ticket 7/29

Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Lab Safety Procedures and Guidelines

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
19 questions
Handbook Overview

Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Subject-Verb Agreement

Quiz
•
9th Grade