DNA Intro

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Front

In a eukaryotic cell, DNA is found in which organelle?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Adenine bonds with ______________.

Back

Thymine

Front

What base pairs with adenine?

Back

Thymine

Front

What base pairs with cytosine?

Back

Guanine

Front

What are the four bases of DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, 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.

Front

What is a nucleotide?

Back

The basic building block of DNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What is the role of the phosphate group in DNA?

Back

It forms the backbone of the DNA structure.