Homework: DNA & RNA

Front

The information about an organism’s heredity is stored in its DNA. DNA is located in the cell’s _____________.

Back

nucleus

Front

DNA is a(n) _____________.

Back

molecule

Front

A DNA molecule is shaped like a _____________.

Back

spiraled ladder

Front

During transcription, this type of ribonucleic acid is responsible for copying the DNA and bringing it out of the nucleus: _____________.

Back

mRNA

Front

If a DNA sequence is CATCAT, what are the matching base pairs? _____________.

Back

GTAGTA

Front

What does DNA stand for? _____________.

Back

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Front

What is the primary function of DNA? _____________.

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA? _____________.

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are the four bases of DNA? _____________.

Back

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

Front

What is the complementary base pair for Adenine (A)? _____________.

Back

Thymine (T)