DNA Flashcards
DNA
Genetic material inside of a cell
Nucleotide
building block of DNA made up of phosphate, sugar and a base
Replication
The process of copying DNA
Inherited
Passed on from parent to offspring
RNA
Ribonucleic acid
Ribosome
A cell organelle made of RNA and protein
Mutagen
Any change in the number, type, and/or order of bases in DNA
What 2 words are used to describe the shape of DNA?
Double helix
What are the sides of a strand of DNA known as?
The backbone
What 2 things make up the sides of a DNA strand?
Phosphate and sugar (deoxyribose)
What makes up the center of a strand of DNA?
The bases
What are the 2 sets of DNA base pairs?
A-T and C-G also known as adenine- thymine and cytosine- guanine
What 3 things make up a nucleotide?
A sugar, phosphate, and a base
Where is the DNA found in the cell?
The nucleus
Who discovered the shape of DNA?
Watson, Crick, and Franklin
What is the shape of DNA?
Double helix
What are the correct base pairs?
Adenine-thymine guanine- cytosine
The rungs of the DNA ladder are made up of-
Nitrogen bases
Humans have how many chromosomes?
46
The sides of the DNA ladder are made up of-
Sugar and phosphate
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
What is the sugar found in?
Deoxyribose
RNA is
Ribonucleic acid
What are the 4 nitrogen bases?
A-T and C-G
Name the part of a nucleotide that makes up the center of a molecule?
Base
