DNA Structure

Front

What are sections of DNA that hold instructions on how to build proteins called?

Back

Gene

Front

What is the name of the sugar found in DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, phosphate, nitrogenous base.

Front

Where is DNA located within the cell?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the complementary DNA strand to the following strand; AACGT?

Back

TTGCA

Front

What is the structure of DNA commonly described as?

Back

A double helix.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine.

Front

What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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To store and transmit genetic information.