DNA Structure

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Front

What is the sugar component of DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

What pairs with the DNA sequence CAT TCA CTG?

Back

GTA AGT GAC

Front

What is a nitrogenous base?

Back

A component of nucleotides that includes adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

A double helix formed by two strands of nucleotides.

Front

What is the role of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

How do nucleotides bond together?

Back

Through phosphodiester bonds between the sugar of one nucleotide and the phosphate of another.

Front

What is complementary base pairing?

Back

The specific pairing of adenine with thymine and cytosine with guanine in DNA.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose; RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose.