DNA Structure and Replication

Front

Guanine bonds with ______________.

Back

Cytosine

Front

Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the central dogma of genetics?

Back

Genes on DNA are transcribed into RNA which is then translated into proteins.

Front

Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix.

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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 is the function of DNA polymerase?

Back

It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

Front

What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

Back

It unwinds the DNA double helix.

Front

What is a mutation?

Back

A change in the DNA sequence.