DNA Structure

Front

What holds the two strands of DNA together?

Back

Hydrogen Bonds

Front

What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Hydrogen Bonds

Front

What is the structure of DNA commonly referred to as?

Back

Double Helix

Front

What are the components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, Phosphate, and Nitrogenous Base

Front

Which sugar is found in DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

Back

Twisted Ladder or Double Helix

Front

What type of bond connects the sugar and phosphate in a nucleotide?

Back

Phosphodiester Bond

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA contains deoxyribose and thymine; RNA contains ribose and uracil.