DNA Structure

Front

Why is DNA important?

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it serves as the chemical code for all the proteins in living things

Front

Which 2 molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate

Front

What are the 4 nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine

Front

What is the name of the 3-part subunits or building blocks that are used to assemble DNA?

Back

Nucleotide

Front

In a molecule of double-stranded DNA, the amount of Adenine present is always equal to the amount of: cytosine, guanine, thymine, uracil

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thymine

Front

Nucleotides are made up of a sugar, phosphate, and..?

Back

nitrogen base

Front

Watson and Crick were the first to suggest that DNA is

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the shape of a double helix

Front

Which base pairs with adenine?

Back

thymine

Front

Which base pairs with guanine? Options: adenine, cytosine, guanine, thymine

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cytosine

Front

What sugar is in the structure of DNA? Options: Lactose, Deoxyribose,

glucose

, fructose

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Deoxyribose