DNA #1
What are the two different base pairs?
This is what you call a "G" binding with a "C" or an "A" binding with a "T".
Give the corresponding strand
5’-CGC ATG TAG CGA-3’
What is 3' GCG TAC ATC GCT 5'
What is the "backbone of a DNA molecule"?
The deoxyribose sugars and the phosphates.
Does DNA have parallel or antiparallel sides?
What is antiparallel?
Give the corresponding strand
5’- TAC GGT CAC TGA AGT-3’
3' - ATG CCA GTG ACT TCA -5'
The type of bond that holds bases together in the double helix.
What is a hydrogen bond?
Where is DNA found in the cell?
What is the nucleus?
Give the corresponding strand
5’- CCC TGC TTA CTG AAT -3’
3' - GGG ACG AAT GAC TTA - 5'
What are the 3 parts of a nucleotide?
A (nitrogenous) base, a sugar, and a phosphate.
What two bases are purines?
What is adenine and guanine?
Given the following values - find the missing numbers
A- T- 11%
G- 39% C- ?
A= 11%
C= 39%
What does the Chargaff rule state?
Percentages of A = T and C = G
What two bases are pyrimidines?
What is thymine and cytosine?
Given the following values - find the missing numbers
A- 32% T- 32%
G- ? C- ?
G = 18%
C = 18%