DNA Structure

Front

What determines the specific traits in an organism?

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The sequence of nucleotide bases in the DNA molecule.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

What is a nucleotide composed of?

Back

A phosphate, sugar, and nitrogenous base.

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic Acid.

Front

What forms the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate.

Front

Which base does Guanine bond with?

Back

Cytosine.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix.

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Front

What is the role of hydrogen bonds in DNA?

Back

They hold the two strands of DNA together.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA contains ribose sugar.