DNA structure 6th

Front

The sugar in DNA is?

Back

Deoxyribose

Front

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

Back

Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate

Front

What are the components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

Double helix

Front

What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine

Front

What base pairs with Cytosine in DNA?

Back

Guanine

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

How many strands does DNA have?

Back

Two strands

Front

What is the complementary strand of DNA for AATCATGGA?

Back

TTAGTACCT