DNA Structure

Front

What are the matching base pairs for the DNA sequence CATCAT?

Back

GTAGTA

Front

What type of strong bond holds together the backbone of DNA?

Back

Covalent Bonds

Front

What do Chargaff's rules state?

Back

The amount of A's always = the amount of T's and the amount of C's always = the amount of G's.

Front

Which base does Thymine bond with?

Back

Adenine

Front

What is the complementary DNA base sequence for 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 structure of DNA?

Back

A double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

Front

What is a nucleotide composed of?

Back

A phosphate group, a sugar (deoxyribose), and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase?

Back

It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides to a growing chain.

Front

What is the significance of the 5' and 3' ends of a DNA strand?

Back

They indicate the directionality of the DNA strand, crucial for replication and transcription.