Unit 03 - DNA Structure

Front

What is the backbone of the DNA structure composed of?

Back

Sugar and Phosphate.

Front

Which nitrogen base pairs with Cytosine?

Back

Guanine.

Front

Which nitrogen base pairs with Adenine?

Back

Thymine.

Front

What is the building block of DNA called?

Back

Nucleotide.

Front

In which organelle is DNA usually found?

Back

Nucleus.

Front

What are the two types of nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Purines and Pyrimidines.

Front

What are the two purines found in DNA?

Back

Adenine and Guanine.

Front

What are the two pyrimidines found in DNA?

Back

Cytosine and Thymine.

Front

What sugar is found in DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose.

Front

What is the role of DNA in cells?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.