DNA & RNA Structure

Front

What forms the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.

Front

What is the structure of a DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix.

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base.

Front

What four nitrogen base pairs make up RNA?

Back

Adenine, Uracil, Guanine, Cytosine.

Front

What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases?

Back

Hydrogen bonds.

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the primary function of RNA?

Back

To help in the synthesis of proteins.

Front

What sugar is found in DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose.

Front

What sugar is found in RNA?

Back

Ribose.

Front

What are the nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine.