DNA STRUCTURE

Front

What best describes a DNA molecule?

Back

double helix

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things

Front

Which 2 molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

deoxyribose sugar and phosphate

Front

Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond?

Back

hydrogen bonds

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Front

Which two scientists are accredited with correctly deducing the double helix model of DNA?

Back

Watson and Crick

Front

Which 2 molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

Cytosine always pairs with

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Guanine

Front

Name this structure: double helix, nucelotide, twisted ladder, hydrogen bond

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nucelotide