DNA Structure

Front

Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

Front

This represents a ______, which is a monomer of DNA.

Back

Nucleotide

Front

Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand ATG TGA CAG?

Back

TAC ACT GTC

Front

Which 2 molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate.

Front

What is the structure of DNA commonly described as?

Back

A double helix.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What is the role of hydrogen bonds in DNA?

Back

They hold the two strands of DNA together by pairing the nitrogenous bases.

Front

What is the function of DNA replication?

Back

To create an identical copy of DNA for cell division.

Front

What is the significance of the sequence of bases in DNA?

Back

It determines the genetic information and instructions for building proteins.