DNA Structure and Replication

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid

Front

What makes up the SIDES of a DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose sugars & phosphates

Front

What makes up the rungs (center) of a DNA ladder?

Back

nitrogen bases

Front

What SHAPE is DNA?

Back

double helix (twisted ladder)

Front

In DNA, what base always pairs with A?

Back

T

Front

What is DNA made up of?

Back

nucleotides

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things

Front

Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond? Options: polar bonds, ionic bonds, covalent bonds, hydrogen bonds

Back

hydrogen bonds

Front

Cytosine always pairs with

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Guanine

Front

Guanine bonds with ______________.

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Cytosine