DNA Flashcards
1
Q
chromosome
A
Formed by the titghtly packed DNA
made up of geens (which contain DNA)
2
Q
DNA
A
deoxyribonucleuc acid
carries gene information
blueprint for all genetic information within an organism
3
Q
made up of
A
made up of 2 strands nucleotides
double helix struxture
each pair joined by hydrogen bonding
bases also pairs
alays occurs in pyramide and purine
4
Q
3 componnents
A
deoxyribose,- penthose sugar
base - 4 in total
phospate
5
Q
2 groups of bases
A
pyrimidines– 6 member ring - cytcince and thymine
purines 6 memeber fused to a 5 memeber ring
ardenine, guanine
