DNA structure

Front

What is the process in which DNA makes an exact copy of itself?

Back

Replication

Front

Which nitrogen base does Guanine bond with?

Back

Cytosine

Front

What is the result of DNA replication?

Back

Each DNA molecule has one new strand and one original strand.

Front

What are the components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, Phosphate, Nitrogen base.

Front

What forms the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose (sugar) and Phosphate.

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix.

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What is the role of DNA in cells?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose; RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose.

Front

What is the function of the sugar in a nucleotide?

Back

To form the backbone of the DNA structure.