DNA Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
The genetic material inside of a cell
A
DNA
2
Q
The building block of DNA
A
Nucleotide
3
Q
The process of copying DNA
A
Replication
4
Q
Any change in the number, type, and/or order of bases in dna
A
Mutations
5
Q
ribonucleic acid
A
RNA
6
Q
A cell organelle made of ribosomal RNA and protein
A
Ribosomes
7
Q
What 2 words are used to describe the shape of DNA?
A
Double helix
8
Q
What are the sides of a strand of DNA known as?
A
The backbone
9
Q
What 2 things make up the sides of a DNA strand?
A
Phosphate and sugar (deoyribose)
10
Q
What makes up the center of a strand of DNA?
A
The base
11
Q
What are the 2 sets of DNA base pairs?
A
A-T and C-G also known as adenine-thymine and cytosine-guanie
12
Q
What 3 things make up a nucleotide?
A
A sugar, a phosphate and a base
