DNA Flashcards
1
Q
What is biotechnology?
A
Using living organisms to complete tasks for humans
2
Q
What is a DNA molecule Made of
A
DNA is made of Nucleotides. In a Nucleotide this is a sugar/phosphate backbone and 1 of 4 bases
3
Q
what are the 2 types of Bases
A
purines and pyridadines
4
Q
What are the 2 purines
A
Guanine and Adenine
5
Q
What are the Pyrididines
A
Thymine and Cytosine
6
Q
What is chargaffs Ratio
A
A=T and G=C
7
Q
What Charge does DNA have?
A
Due to the phosphate in the DNA’s backbone, has a Negative charge
