DNA Structure and Replication

Front

What is the shape of DNA?

Back

double helix (twisted ladder)

Front

In DNA, what base always pairs with A?

Back

T

Front

Which of the following statements is true? DNA is single-stranded, RNA is single-stranded, DNA contains uracil, RNA contains deoxyribose.

Back

RNA is single-stranded

Front

Cytosine always pairs with which base?

Back

Guanine

Front

What is DNA made up of?

Back

nucleotides

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are the four bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G)

Front

What is the role of DNA in cells?

Back

DNA stores genetic information.

Front

What is the process of copying DNA called?

Back

DNA replication

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose; RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose.