DNA Structure and Replication

Front

What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What makes up the sides of a DNA ladder?

Back

Sugars and phosphates

Front

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

Back

Nitrogen bases

Front

If a DNA molecule is 18% Guanine, what percentage of Cytosine is present?

Back

18% Cytosine

Front

If a DNA molecule is 18% Guanine, what percentage of Adenine is present?

Back

32% Adenine

Front

If a DNA molecule is 18% Guanine, what percentage of Thymine is present?

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32% Thymine

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

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

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Hydrogen bonds

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix