18. DNA Flashcards
1
Q
DNA has deoxyribonucleoside monophosphates covalently linked by
A
3’-5’ phosphodiester bonds
2
Q
the 2 strands of DNA are joined together by this bond
A
hydrogen bond from base pairing
A-T
C-G
3
Q
the process of disrupting the double helix is called
A
denaturation
4
Q
___% of cellular DNA is in mitochondria
A
1%
5
Q
highly repetitive sequences at the end of chromosomes
A
Telomeres
6
Q
moderately dehydrated B form of DNA
A
A DNA
7
Q
right-handed helix
11 base pairs per turn
A
A DNA
8
Q
right handed helix
10 residues per turn
A
B DNA
9
Q
left handed helix
12 bases per turn
A
Z DNA
10
Q
this form of DNA found in areas of alternating purines and pyrimidines
A
Z DNA
