DNA 1 - Period 6

Front

What determines the code, or information, of a DNA molecule?

Back

The order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases.

Front

What is the principle that states adenine pairs with thymine and guanine pairs with cytosine?

Back

Base pairing.

Front

What kind of information does DNA carry?

Back

Genetic information.

Front

Which 2 molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.

Front

What are the building blocks for DNA?

Back

Nucleotides.

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine.

Front

What is the structure of DNA commonly described as?

Back

A double helix.

Front

What is the role of DNA in cells?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the process by which DNA makes a copy of itself?

Back

Replication.

Front

What is a mutation in the context of DNA?

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A change in the sequence of nitrogen bases.