The Nitrogen Bases in a DNA Molecule >:) Flashcards
1
Q
What does cytosine pair with?
A
GUANINE -^-
2
Q
What does adenine pair with?
A
ALWAYS WITH THYMINE, they’re never seen apart <3
3
Q
Those are the baby terms, if the sequence of bases in one DNA strand is A-G-T-C-G-A-T-C, what is the sequence on the matching strand?
A
T-C-A-G-C-T-A-G !!! (tbh idk if it has this many but just to make sure u not a dumbo :) )
4
Q
What are nitrogen bases made of?
A
Adenine - Thymine. Cytosine - Guanine.
5
Q
What are the sides of the DNA ladder made of?
A
DEOXYRIBOSE!!
6
Q
Bonus: What exactly does DNA stand for?
A
Deoxyribonucleic Acid… can u say that word?
