DNA Structure

Front

What is the structure outlined in the BLACK outline?

Back

Base pair

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

What forms the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate

Front

Who are the scientists credited with deducing the double helix model of DNA?

Back

Watson and Crick

Front

Which of the following is not a component of DNA?

Back

Carbon Base

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

What type of bond holds the base pairs together in DNA?

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the role of deoxyribose in DNA?

Back

It is the sugar component of the nucleotide.