DNA Extraction Lab Flashcard

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What type of bond connects nitrogenous bases?

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

Name this piece of lab equipment: Graduate cylinder, Beaker, Flask, Test tube.

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Graduate cylinder

Front

What is the first, most important step in every lab in science class?

Back

Read the lab directions

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X outlines a(n) ___________.

Back

Nucleotide

Front

Which parts of the nucleotide are connected by a covalent bond?

Back

Sugar group and phosphate group

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of the phosphate group in DNA?

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To form the backbone of the DNA strand.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine; RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.