DNA Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What molecule contained in our cells is known as “the life molecule”?
A
DNA
2
Q
What shape is a DNA strand?
A
A double helix
3
Q
Adenine, Thymine, Glutamine, and Cytosine are the 4 ________ bases.
A
nitrogen bases
4
Q
What does Adenine always pair with in DNA?
A
Thymine (Always Together)
5
Q
What does Cytosine always pair with in DNA?
A
Glutamine (Get Close)
6
Q
How does DNA contain information?
A
By creating unique sequences of the 4 nitrogen bases.
7
Q
What female scientist was primarily responsible for figuring out DNA structure?
A
Rosalind Franklin
