DNA Practice Flashcard

Front

Which base pairs with Cytosine in DNA?

Back

Guanine

Front

Who are the two scientists credited with the founding of the structure of DNA?

Back

Watson and Crick

Front

Which of the following has the correct elements found in DNA?

Back

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

Front

Does DNA have to be copied before cells are divided?

Back

True

Front

The bonds between nitrogen bases are_____?

Back

Weak

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

A double helix formed by two strands of nucleotides.

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 a nucleotide?

Back

The basic building block of DNA, consisting of a sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base.

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase?

Back

An enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.