Week 12 CR - DNA Structure

Front

What makes up the sides of a DNA ladder?

Back

Sugars and phosphates.

Front

What is the structure of a DNA molecule?

Back

A double helix.

Front

What does the term 'antiparallel' refer to in DNA structure?

Back

The two strands are oriented in opposite directions.

Front

Why are there leading and lagging strands in DNA replication?

Back

DNA is antiparallel.

Front

How is DNA synthesized on the leading strand?

Back

Continuously.

Front

How is DNA synthesized on the lagging strand?

Back

Discontinuously.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides.

Front

What are the components of a nucleotide?

Back

A sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

Front

What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine.