DNA Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

what are the monomers of DNA called

A

nucleotides

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2
Q

how many different types of bases are there

A

4

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3
Q

what molecules to nucleotides contain

A

small molecule- a base

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4
Q

by combining in different orders…

A

cells can make different codes (genes)

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5
Q

what is DNA made of

A

two polymer strands intertwined into a double helix

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6
Q

word equation

A

millions of nucleotides → DNA + water

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7
Q

what are nucleotides based on

A

the sugar bonded to the phosphate group and base

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8
Q

structure of DNA (3)

A
  • sugar phosphate backbone
  • double helix shape
  • two strands of polymers
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