DNA Structure2

Front

Which molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.

Front

What is the sugar in DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose.

Front

What does DNA replication result in?

Back

Two DNA molecules, each with one new strand and one original strand.

Front

What is the order of DNA replication?

Back

3, 4, 1, 2.

Front

What is the process in which DNA makes an exact copy of itself?

Back

Replication.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine.

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix.

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

Back

It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

Front

What is the function of the phosphate group in DNA?

Back

It forms part of the backbone, linking sugars together.