cell biology 7 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
describe the structure of DNA
A
a double-stranded helix shape held together by complimentary base pairs
2
Q
why is the sequence of bases in DNA important
A
it codes for the sequence amino acids in proteins
3
Q
what are the names of the four bases
A
Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Thymine
4
Q
which bases are complimentary to one and other
A
Adenine - Thymine
Cytosine - Guanine
