DNA Structure

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond?

Back

hydrogen bonds

Front

What is the complement to the DNA strand below: 5'-ATGCCAT-3'?

Back

tacggta

Front

What are the 4 nitrogen bases?

Back

adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine

Front

What is the molecule in the image?

Back

Nucleotide

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

A double helix formed by two strands of nucleotides.

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is a gene?

Back

A segment of DNA that codes for a protein.

Front

What is the role of the sugar in a nucleotide?

Back

It forms the backbone of the DNA structure.

Front

What are purines and pyrimidines?

Back

Purines are adenine and guanine; pyrimidines are cytosine and thymine.