Genetic Code

Front

What shape is a DNA molecule?

Back

double helix

Front

DNA codes for...

Back

proteins

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

cytosine, adenine, guanine, thymine

Front

Which pairs are correct for complementary base pairing in DNA?

Back

A - T and C - G

Front

What is the name of the monomer (building block) that makes up DNA?

Back

nucleotide

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

Back

DNA and RNA

Front

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

Back

RNA acts as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

Front

What is a gene?

Back

A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

Front

What is the process of transcription?

Back

The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.