DNA Structure and Function Review

Front

Adenine bonds with ______________.

Back

Thymine

Front

What is the correct complementary strand for the following DNA: ATCGAG?

Back

TAGCTC

Front

The twisted ladder shape of DNA is known as a ______________.

Back

Double Helix

Front

What does the term 'antiparallel' mean?

Back

The two sides of DNA won't intersect and they run in opposite directions.

Front

Which shows the correct complementary base pairing for DNA?

Back

T-A, G-C

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the structure of DNA made up of?

Back

Nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase?

Back

To synthesize new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

Front

What is a mutation?

Back

A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein structure and function.