DNA Regents Questions

Front

Thymine always pairs with

Back

Adenine

Front

The backbone of a DNA molecule is made from a ______________ and a _______________ group.

Back

Sugar and Phosphate

Front

The shape of the DNA molecule is a double __________________?

Back

Helix

Front

In a molecule of double-stranded DNA, the amount of Adenine present is always equal to the amount of

Back

Thymine

Front

What are the building blocks for DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

Back

Hydrogen bonds.

Front

What is the process of copying DNA called?

Back

Replication.

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase?

Back

To synthesize new DNA strands during replication.