DNA Structure

Front

DNA is an acronym for _____

Back

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Front

What is the sugar in DNA called?

Back

Deoxyribose

Front

Which 2 molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate

Front

A nucleotide is composed of _____

Back

A phosphate, sugar and nitrogenous base

Front

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

Back

TAC ACT GTC

Front

What are the four nitrogenous 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 nitrogenous bases together in DNA?

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information

Front

How many strands does DNA have?

Back

Two strands