DNA, chromosomes, genes

Front

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

Back

Replication

Front

What is a nucleotide?

Back

A nucleotide is the basic building block of DNA, consisting of a nitrogen base, a sugar, and a phosphate group.

Front

How many types of nucleotides are there in DNA?

Back

There are 4 types of nucleotides in DNA.

Front

What do all living organisms have?

Back

All living organisms have DNA.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

What do most genes within DNA hold instructions for?

Back

Most genes within DNA hold instructions for the cell to make a specific protein.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).

Front

What is the structure that DNA is organized into?

Back

DNA is organized into structures called chromosomes.

Front

What is the role of genes in DNA?

Back

Genes are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for making proteins.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

Front

What is transcription in the context of DNA?

Back

Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.