Biology Chapter 12 DNA Flashcards
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_________, Guanine(G), Cytosine(C), and Thymine(T) are the 4 ___________ in DNA

Adenine, Nitrogen bases

In DNA, _______ always forms hydrogen bonds with guanine(G)

cytosine

The sequence of ________ carries the genetic information of an organism

Nucleotides

Chargaff's data states that the number of ________ bases equals the number of pyrimidine bases in DNA

<p>Purine</p> Signup and view all the answers

DNA is the ________ of all organisms

<p>Genetic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

The pyrimidine bases have a _________ structure

<p>Single-ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

The purine bases have a ________ structure

<p>Double-ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

DNA and RNA are the two __________ found in living cells

<p>Nucleic acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

DNA supercoils to make up the structure known as a _________

<p>Chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

New mRNA is made through the process of ________

<p>Transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

DNA Structure and Components

  • Adenine, Guanine (G), Cytosine (C), and Thymine (T) are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA.
  • Cytosine (C) forms hydrogen bonds specifically with Guanine (G).
  • The sequence of nucleotides in DNA carries the genetic information of an organism.
  • Chargaff's rules indicate that the number of purine bases (A and G) equals the number of pyrimidine bases (C and T) in DNA.

Genetic Function and Characteristics

  • DNA serves as the genetic material for all organisms.
  • Pyrimidine bases (C and T) have a single-ring structure.
  • Purine bases (A and G) have a double-ring structure.
  • DNA and RNA are the two main types of nucleic acids found in living cells.

DNA Organization and Processes

  • DNA supercoils to form structures known as chromosomes, which organize genetic material for cell division.
  • New messenger RNA (mRNA) is synthesized through the process of transcription, where DNA serves as a template.

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Explore the essential concepts of DNA with these flashcards from Biology Chapter 12 Section 1. Test your knowledge on nitrogen bases, nucleotide sequences, and Chargaff's rules. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of the genetic material.

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