DNA StructureFlashcard

Front

In Eukaryotes, DNA is found in the...

Back

nucleus

Front

What part of the DNA structure does the purple rectangle that encompasses the pentagons and circles represent?

Back

Sugar phosphate backbone

Front

Which of the following are pyrimidines?

Back

cytosine and thymine

Front

What part of the nucleotide does the rectangle represent?

Back

Base

Front

Which of the following are purines?

Back

adenine and guanine

Front

What is the basic unit of DNA?

Back

Nucleotide

Front

What are the components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base

Front

What are the two types of nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Purines and pyrimidines

Front

What is the function of the sugar phosphate backbone in DNA?

Back

It provides structural support and stability to the DNA molecule.

Front

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

Back

Hydrogen bonds between base pairs