DNA Flashcards
1
Q
DNA
A
- Carries genetic instructions in all living things.
- Stands for: deoxyribose nucleic acid.
2
Q
DNA physical structure
A
Double helix
- Sides = sugar phosphate backbone.
- Rungs = nitrogen bases.
3
Q
Nucleotide
A
- What joins together to create DNA.
- Phosphate group, deoxyribose sugar, nitrogen base.
4
Q
Complementary base pairs
A
Adenine (A) > thymine (T)
Guanine (G) > cytosine (C)
5
Q
Chromosome
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- Found inside the nucleus of the cell.
- Contains DNA.
6
Q
Gene
A
Segment of DNA.