DNA structure

Front

Base that pairs with thymine.

Back

adenine

Front

A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.

Back

deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Front

The sugar found in DNA.

Back

deoxyribose

Front

When bases do not pair up correctly, it changes the genetic sequence.

Back

genetic mutation

Front

The base that pairs with cytosine.

Back

guanine

Front

The chemicals that make up the rungs of the DNA ladder.

Back

nitrogen bases

Front

The control center of the cell, containing DNA.

Back

nucleus

Front

This part of the nucleotide helps hold the DNA structure together.

Back

phosphate

Front

Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule? Options: double helix, contains ribose, made of amino acids, contains Uracil

Back

double helix

Front

Which 2 molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder? Options: deoxyribose sugar and adenine, deoxyribose sugar and a hydrogen bond, deoxyribose sugar and the nucleus, deoxyribose sugar and phosphate

Back

deoxyribose sugar and phosphate