DNA structure

Front

What kind of information does DNA carry?

Back

Genetic information.

Front

The backbone of a DNA molecule is made from a 5 carbon ______________ and a _______________ group.

Back

sugar, phosphate.

Front

Which of the following is not a component of DNA?

Back

Carbon Base.

Front

Which scientists were credited with discovering the structure of a DNA molecule?

Back

Watson, Crick, Franklin Watkins.

Front

Nucleotides are made up of a sugar, phosphate, and..?

Back

Nitrogenous base.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix.

Front

What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

Back

Hydrogen bonds.

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.