DNA Structure

Front

What is the basic building block of DNA?

Back

Nucleotide

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

Which base does Cytosine always combine with?

Back

Guanine

Front

What are the components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, base, and phosphate

Front

Which base does Adenine always combine with?

Back

Thymine

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Front

What is the role of the sugar in a nucleotide?

Back

It forms the backbone of the DNA structure.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains Thymine; RNA is single-stranded and contains Uracil.