DNA Structure and Function Review

Front

Adenine bonds with ______________.

Back

Thymine

Front

Name this structure: ______________.

Back

Nucleotide

Front

The genetic material in cells is called...... ______________.

Back

DNA

Front

What does DNA stand for? ______________.

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Front

What accounts for the difference in hair type between siblings? ______________.

Back

The sequence of nitrogen bases is different than your sibling.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA? ______________.

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA? ______________.

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule? ______________.

Back

Double helix

Front

What is the function of DNA? ______________.

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is a gene? ______________.

Back

A segment of DNA that codes for a protein.