DNA Structure

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Front

Which type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

What are the two molecules that form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate

Front

What shape does a DNA molecule have?

Back

Double helix

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

Which nitrogenous base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine

Front

Which nitrogenous base pairs with Cytosine in DNA?

Back

Guanine

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the role of deoxyribose in DNA?

Back

It forms part of the backbone of the DNA structure.

Front

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

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It determines the genetic code and instructions for building proteins.