Structure of DNA

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Front

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

Back

Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate

Front

How many different varieties of nitrogen bases are used to build DNA?

Back

4

Front

What does a nucleotide include?

Back

Pentose sugar, nitrogenous base, phosphate group

Front

In DNA, Adenine bonds with ______________.

Back

Thymine

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information

Front

What is the role of the phosphate group in DNA?

Back

It forms part of the backbone of the DNA structure.

Front

What type of bond holds the nitrogen bases together in DNA?

Back

Hydrogen bonds