DNA Structure

Front

What percentage of guanine (G) is present if a DNA sample contains 40% adenine (A)?

Back

10%

Front

What is the basic building block of DNA called?

Back

Nucleotide

Front

Define the term 'genome'.

Back

The full set of DNA in an organism.

Front

In which organelle is DNA usually found?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Which of the following is NOT a base found in DNA: Adenine, Cytosine, Lipid, Thymine?

Back

Lipid

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

Front

What is the complementary base pairing rule in DNA?

Back

Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

Front

What is the structure of DNA described as?

Back

A double helix.

Front

What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

Back

Hydrogen bonds.

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

Back

It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.