DNA

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Front

How many chromosomes do human cells have?

Back

46

Front

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

Back

Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate

Front

Adenine bonds with ______________.

Back

Thymine

Front

What is a gene?

Back

A piece of DNA

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information

Front

Where is DNA located in a cell?

Back

In the nucleus

Front

What is a chromosome?

Back

A structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information