DNA

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What are the two molecules that form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

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Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.

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What type of sugar is found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose.

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What determines the genetic code in a DNA molecule?

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The order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases.

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What is a segment of DNA called?

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A gene.

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In which organelle is DNA usually located?

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Nucleus.

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What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

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

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What is the base pairing rule in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

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What is the structure of DNA commonly described as?

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A double helix.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication.