DNA Structure

Front

What is the sugar component of DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose

Front

What is the shape of DNA?

Back

A double helix

Front

Which nitrogen base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine

Front

What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

Nitrogen base, deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group

Front

What is the role of the phosphate group in DNA?

Back

It forms the backbone of the DNA structure.

Front

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

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

Which nitrogen base pairs with Cytosine in DNA?

Back

Guanine

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 contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA contains ribose sugar.