Front

What is the shape of DNA?

Back

double helix (twisted ladder)

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

hydrogen bonds

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Why is DNA important?

Back

It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

Front

What makes up the sides of a DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose sugars & phosphates

Front

Which base does Guanine bond with?

Back

Cytosine

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What sugar is found in DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in replication?

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It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

Front

What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication