DNA Structure Review

Front

In a molecule of double-stranded DNA, the amount of adenine present is always equal to the amount of:

Back

thymine

Front

What component of a nucleotide is represented by the shape labeled '3'?

Back

deoxyribose

Front

The FULL NAME of the base represented by the letter A is:

Back

Adenine

Front

A nucleotide is the building block of:

Back

DNA

Front

In the DNA code, T always pairs with:

Back

A

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the shape of DNA commonly referred to as?

Back

Double helix

Front

What sugar is found in DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose

Front

What is the role of the phosphate group in a nucleotide?

Back

It links nucleotides together to form the DNA backbone.

Front

What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

Back

Hydrogen bonds