DNA Flashcard

Front

What is the complementary strand of DNA for TTGAC?

Back

AACTG

Front

What are the four bases of DNA?

Back

Thymine, Guanine, Adenine, and Cytosine

Front

Where is DNA located in the cell?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Which base does Guanine bond with?

Back

Cytosine

Front

Adenine is always paired with which base?

Back

Thymine

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

A double helix made of two strands of nucleotides.

Front

What are nucleotides made of?

Back

A phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the role of Thymine in DNA?

Back

It pairs with Adenine to form base pairs.

Front

What is a mutation in DNA?

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A change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA.