DNA Structure

Front

What are the two molecules that form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.

Front

What sequence of DNA bases pairs with the strand ATG TGA CAG?

Back

TAC ACT GTC.

Front

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

Back

Replication.

Front

Which of the following is a base pair: Adenine - Cytosine, Cytosine - Thymine, Deoxyribose - Cytosine, Cytosine - Guanine?

Back

Cytosine - Guanine.

Front

Adenine bonds with which base?

Back

Thymine.

Front

What is the structure of DNA commonly described as?

Back

A double helix.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

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 in DNA replication?

Back

It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose; RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose.