DNA Vocab Practice

Front

What is the shape of DNA?

Back

Double helix

Front

What is a nucleotide made of?

Back

Sugar, phosphate, nitrogenous base

Front

What is DNA?

Back

A molecule with genetic information

Front

What is a hydrogen bond?

Back

A weak bond between DNA bases

Front

What is Chargaff's Rule?

Back

A=T and C=G

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G)

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information

Front

What is the process of DNA replication?

Back

The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase?

Back

An enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands during replication

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.