DNA Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What does DNA stand for?
A
Deoxyribonucleic acid.
2
Q
What is the structure of DNA?
A
Two chains of polynucleotides coiled around one another in a double helix shape.
The chains are made of repeating units called nucleotides.
Nucleotides are made up of a deoxyribose, a phosphate group, and a base.
3
Q
What type of sugar is deoxyribose and can you describe its structure?
A
It is a pentose sugar, thus has 5 carbons.
It has an oxygen between the 4th and 1st carbon atoms.
4
Q
What type of sugar is deoxyribose and can you describe its structure?
A
It is a pentose sugar, thus has 5 carbons.
It has an oxygen between the 4th and 1st carbon atoms.
