Ch 13 DNA and DNA Replication Test

Front

Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand:
ATG TGA CAG

Back

TAC ACT GTC

Front

What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

Back

double helix

Front

Which units are repeatedly joined to form a strand of DNA? Options: amino acids, nucleotides, fatty acids, polysaccharides.

Back

nucleotides

Front

Adenine bonds with ____________.

Back

Thymine

Front

Guanine bonds with ______________.

Back

Cytosine

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

It serves as the blueprint for the traits of all living things.

Front

What determines the code or information of a DNA molecule?

Back

The order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases.

Front

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

Back

Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate

Front

In which organelle is DNA usually found? Options: cell membrane, vacuole, chloroplast, nucleus

Back

nucleus

Front

Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond?

Back

hydrogen bonds