U1: L16: Structure of DNA

Question 1

What is DNA?

Answer 1

The molecule that stores genetic information in all living things

Question 2

What does DNA stand for?

Answer 2

Deoxyribonucleic Acid.

Question 3

What is the structure of DNA

Answer 3

Double helix shape

Question 4

What are the sides of the DNA made of?

Answer 4

Sugar phosphate backbone

Question 5

What are the rungs of DNA made of?

Answer 5

nitrogenous bases.

Question 6

What are the 4 bases of DNA?

Answer 6

Adenine (A)
Thymine (T)
Guanine (G)
Cytosine (C).

Question 7

What is the base pairing rule?

Answer 7

A pairs with T.​
G pairs with C.​

Question 8

How is are the rungs form on DNA?

Answer 8

It is formed by the 4 bases

Question 9

Why is the structure a double helix shape?

Answer 9

Strong and stable
Protects genetic info
Flexible

Question 10

What is DNA made of?

Answer 10

nucleotides