DNA Flashcards
1
Q
What does it mean when a DNA strand is a polymer?
A
It means they’re made up of lots of repeating units joined together.
2
Q
What are the four bases in DNA
A
A, T, C, G
3
Q
What does the abbreviation of the bases actually stand for?
A
Adenine
Thymine
Cytosine
Guanine
4
Q
What is the DNA structure called?
A
Double helix
5
Q
What are the pairs of the bases that join together?
A
A and T
C and G
6
Q
What are the complementary base pairs joined together by?
A
Weak hydrogen bonds
7
Q
What are chromosomes
A
Long coiled up molecules of DNA
8
Q
Where are chromosomes found?
A
In the nucleus of eukaryotic cells
9
Q
Why is it useful to use salt when extracting DNA from fruit cells?
A
The salt will make the DNA stick together
