DNA Structure and Function Review

Front

Guanine bonds with ______________.

Back

Cytosine

Front

The twisted ladder shape of DNA is known as a _____________.

Back

Double Helix

Front

What is the correct complementary strand for the following DNA: ATCGAG?

Back

TAGCTC

Front

RNA uses ______ while DNA uses _____.

Back

Uracil, Thymine

Front

In what phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication take place?

Back

S

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

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains Thymine; RNA is single-stranded and contains Uracil.

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

Back

To synthesize new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

Front

What is a nucleotide composed of?

Back

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