DNA (Pt. 2)

Front

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

Back

Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.

Front

What are the components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base.

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid.

Front

What is the complementary DNA sequence for ATG TGA CAG?

Back

TAC ACT GTC.

Front

What happens to DNA during replication?

Back

It splits into two identical DNA molecules.

Front

What are the two types of nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Purines and pyrimidines.

Front

Name the purines found in DNA.

Back

Adenine and guanine.

Front

Name the pyrimidines found in DNA.

Back

Cytosine and thymine.

Front

What is the role of hydrogen bonds in DNA?

Back

They hold the complementary base pairs together.

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix.