Introduction : DNA Structure and Function

DNA Basics to know : Use resources and prior knowledge to answer these questions:

1. What is a nucleotide? What are the parts of a nucleotide?

2. What is DNA? Describe its structure.

3. What is the full name for DNA?

4. Describe the function of DNA.

5. Compare DNA in Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.

6. Describe protein synthesis in simple terms.

7. Describe a Plasmid.