DNA Structure

Front

What does adenine pair with in DNA?

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Thymine

Front

What are the components of a nucleotide?

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A phosphate, sugar, and nitrogenous base

Front

Which of the following is a base pair?

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Cytosine - Guanine

Front

True or False: Bacteria contain double stranded DNA similar in basic structure to humans and other multicellular organisms.

Back

True

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

A double helix formed by two strands of nucleotides.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What type of bond holds the base pairs together in DNA?

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase?

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To synthesize new DNA strands during replication.

Front

What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.