DNA Practice Flashcard

Front

Who are the two scientists credited with the founding of the structure of DNA?

Back

Watson and Crick

Front

What does Deoxyribonucleic Acid stand for?

Back

DNA

Front

What shape is created when DNA is unzipped?

Back

Replication Fork

Front

What type of bonds exist between nitrogen bases in DNA?

Back

Weak bonds

Front

Which base pairs with Thymine in DNA?

Back

Adenine

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

A phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

Back

It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides to a growing chain.

Front

What is the function of the sugar in a nucleotide?

Back

It forms the backbone of the DNA strand.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.