DNA Structure

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

What SHAPE is DNA?

Back

double helix (twisted ladder)

Front

What makes up the rungs (steps) of a DNA ladder?

Back

nitrogen bases

Front

If one strand of a DNA molecule has the following order of bases, what will be the correct order of bases on the complementary (matching) strand? AATTGGCC

Back

TTAACCGG

Front

What makes up the SIDES of a DNA ladder?

Back

sugars & phosphates

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

DNA stores genetic information and instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

Back

adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), guanine (G)

Front

What is the base pairing rule in DNA?

Back

A pairs with T and C pairs with G.

Front

What is the significance of the double helix structure of DNA?

Back

The double helix structure allows for the compact storage of genetic information and the accurate replication of DNA.

Front

What is a gene?

Back

A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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