Unit 4 Genetics Review

Front

What makes up the SIDES of a DNA ladder?

Back

Sugars & phosphates.

Front

What phase of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

Back

Anaphase.

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of a nucleotide?

Back

Amino acid.

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid.

Front

In which stage of the cell cycle do most actively dividing cells spend their time?

Back

Interphase.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides.

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base.

Front

What is the role of DNA in cells?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the process of copying DNA called?

Back

Replication.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded; RNA is single-stranded.