DNA

Front

The shape of the DNA molecule is a double _____________.

Back

helix

Front

Who were the first guys to build a model of a DNA molecule?

Back

Watson and Crick

Front

What are the building blocks for DNA?

Back

nucleotides

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases?

Back

adenine, thymine, guanine, cytosine

Front

The backbone of a DNA molecule is made from a 5 carbon ____________ and a _____________ group.

Back

sugar, phosphate

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

Back

DNA and RNA.

Front

What is a nucleotide made of?

Back

A sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What pairs with adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine.

Front

What pairs with guanine in DNA?

Back

Cytosine.