Structure of DNA Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Name the three components of a nucleotide
A
phosphate group, deoxyribose sugar and a base
2
Q
What are nucleotides?
A
the basic units of a DNA fragment
3
Q
Nucleotides are joined together by?
A
strong covalent bonds
4
Q
What is the name given to the backbone of a DNA molecule?
A
a sugar phosphate backbone
5
Q
What bonds connect the bases together?
A
weak hydrogen bonds
6
Q
How many bases make up a gene?
A
three
7
Q
How many amino acids are coded for from one gene?
A
one
