DNA Practice

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What determines traits in an organism's DNA?

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The sequence of the nitrogenous bases.

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What are the nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).

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What is the complementary base pairing in DNA?

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A pairs with T, and C pairs with G.

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What is the monomer (building block) of DNA and RNA?

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Nucleotide.

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid.

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What is the significance of the sequence of nitrogen bases in DNA?

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It determines the traits that an organism will possess.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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How does RNA differ from DNA?

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RNA is single-stranded, contains ribose sugar, and has uracil (U) instead of thymine (T).

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein or trait.