Biology #flipclass for 01-16-14 DNA Structure2 #bioHWHL

An updated quick introduction to the structure of DNA. In later lectures we'll explore its function.

DNA Structure Focus Questions
1. What is the beautiful baby on the screen? (1pt)
2. What are the building block(s) of DNA? (1pt)
3. What are the three components of these building blocks of DNA? (3pts)
4. What are the 4 nitrogen bases? To which part of the nucleotide do they attach? (5pts)
5. What are the three major differences between DNA and RNA? (Discus nucleotide components!) (3pts)
6. Describe the structure of DNA. Include key features such as its double-stranded nature, and the arrangement of sugars, and phosphates. Use of diagrams are HIGHLY recommended! (5pts)
7. What are the “pairing rules?” (2pts)
8. What type of bond connects the bases to each other (to follow the “pairing rules”)? (1pt)
9. What type of DNA will you be making in class? Discuss coiling! (1pt)