DNA Structure

Front

What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

What two molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate

Front

Which nitrogenous base does Cytosine always pair with?

Back

Guanine

Front

What is the monomer of DNA that is repeatedly joined together to form a strand?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

Guanine bonds with which nitrogenous base?

Back

Cytosine

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the structure of DNA commonly described as?

Back

A double helix

Front

What sugar is found in the backbone of DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose

Front

What is the role of phosphate in DNA structure?

Back

It forms part of the backbone, linking deoxyribose sugars.

Front

What is the complementary base pair for Adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine