DNA and RNA Structure

Front

Guanine bonds with ______________.

Back

Cytosine

Front

Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule?

Back

double helix

Front

Where inside a cell is DNA found?

Back

nucleus

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

Which of the following units are repeatedly joined together to form a strand of DNA?

Back

nucleotides

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

A double helix made of two strands of nucleotides.

Front

What is the primary function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is RNA and how does it differ from DNA?

Back

RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar, while DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

Back

Ribosomes read mRNA and assemble amino acids into proteins.