Standard 5: DNA Structure/Protein Synthesis

Front

What nitrogen base is found in DNA but NOT in RNA?

Back

Thymine

Front

How is the DNA sequence ACAGTGC coded on mRNA?

Back

UGUCACG

Front

What is the structure of DNA commonly referred to as?

Back

Double helix

Front

What is the basic unit of DNA called?

Back

Nucleotide

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, phosphate, nitrogenous base

Front

What is the role of DNA in relation to proteins?

Back

DNA controls the production of protein in the cell.

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, thymine, guanine, cytosine

Front

What is the complementary base pair for adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine

Front

What is the complementary base pair for guanine in DNA?

Back

Cytosine

Front

What type of bond holds the nitrogen bases together in DNA?

Back

Hydrogen bond