DNA Unit

Front

What base pairs with Cytosine in DNA?

Back

Guanine

Front

What is the shape of DNA?

Back

Double Helix

Front

What is the point where the two strands of DNA are separated for replication?

Back

Replication Fork

Front

What group covalently bonds to the deoxyribose sugar along the sides of DNA?

Back

Phosphate group

Front

What are A, T, C, G in the middle of DNA that determine traits?

Back

Nitrogenous Bases

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

Back

DNA and RNA.

Front

What is the role of the nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

They encode genetic information.

Front

What is the sugar component of DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose.

Front

What type of bond holds the nitrogenous bases together in DNA?

Back

Hydrogen bonds.