DNA Structure

Front

Adenine bonds with ______________.

Back

Thymine

Front

The molecule pictured is a building block of _______.

Back

DNA

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

Front

Guanine bonds with ______________.

Back

Cytosine

Front

The building block of nucleic acids are nucleotides. Nucleotides are composed of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a _________________ base.

Back

nitrogen

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine.

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix.

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What are the components of a nucleotide?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Hydrogen bonds.