CP Bio DNA Structure

Front

The DNA molecule is made up of two strands running in opposite directions to each other; this is called_______________

Back

antiparallel

Front

Each nucleotide consists of three parts: a ________________, a five-carbon sugar and a(n) ________________

Back

nitrogenous base, phosphate group

Front

Each nucleus contains a complete set of the organism's genetic information or genes which are the units of _______________

Back

inheritance

Front

Nucleotides contain one or more______________________________, depending on where they are placed in the DNA molecule.

Back

phosphate groups

Front

If the sequence of one strand is 5'-CCGGAATT-3’, then the complementary strand will have the sequence ___________.

Back

3'-GGCCTTAA-5’

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

Back

Hydrogen bonds

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