DNA FLASHCARD REVIEW

Front

In DNA, Adenine bonds with _____________.

Back

Thymine

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

Which two scientists are credited with finding the structure of the DNA molecule?

Back

Watson and Crick

Front

Which scientist created Photo 51 that was instrumental in finding the structure of DNA?

Back

Rosalind Franklin

Front

Guanine bonds with _____________.

Back

Cytosine

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Front

What is a mutation?

Back

A change in the DNA sequence.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase?

Back

To synthesize new DNA strands during replication.