DNA Structure

Front

What makes up the SIDES of a DNA ladder?

Back

sugars & phosphates

Front

Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond?

Back

hydrogen bonds

Front

In DNA, what base always pairs with A?

Back

T

Front

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

Back

nitrogen bases

Front

What is DNA made up of?

Back

nucleotides

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G)

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 type of sugar is found in DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose

Front

What is a nucleotide composed of?

Back

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