DNA Structure and Components

Front

What is the genetic code that corresponds with CGTA?

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GCAT

Front

Adenine and Thymine are complementary bases. This means they __________ one another.

Back

complete

Front

Subunits of nucleotides make up ________________.

Back

DNA

Front

The base 'adenine' pairs with what other base?

Back

Thymine

Front

The base guanine pairs with what other base?

Back

cytosine

Front

What are the four bases of DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

What are nucleotides made of?

Back

A sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base

Front

What is the role of DNA in cells?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information

Front

What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits