DNA Flashcard

Front

Adenine bonds with ______________.

Back

Thymine

Front

Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand ATG TGA CAG?

Back

TAC ACT GTC

Front

Chromosomes are found in what part of a cell?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

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

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Front

What are the four main bases of DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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 is a gene?

Back

A segment of DNA that contains instructions for building a protein.

Front

What is the role of DNA in heredity?

Back

DNA is passed from parents to offspring, carrying genetic information.