Structure of DNA

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Front

Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Guanine bonds with ______________.

Back

Cytosine

Front

What are the two molecules that form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate

Front

What is the structure of a nucleotide?

Back

A nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogen base.

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

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

Back

Hydrogen bonds.

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 the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.