Structure of DNA

Front

In DNA, Adenine bonds with ______________.

Back

Thymine

Front

What are the components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, Phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Front

A nucleotide includes...?

Back

All of the above (pentose sugar, nitrogenous base, phosphate group)

Front

How many different varieties of nitrogen bases are used to build DNA?

Back

4

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

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

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the role of the sugar in a nucleotide?

Back

It forms the backbone of the DNA structure.