DNA Review

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What organelle houses DNA in eukaryotic cells?

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Cell nucleus

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How many strands make up DNA and what is its shape?

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DNA is made of two strands, creating a double helix shape.

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What is the complementary base pair for Adenine in DNA?

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Thymine

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What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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Phosphate, Sugar, Nitrogenous Base

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What is the function of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for protein synthesis.

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What is the significance of the double helix structure of DNA?

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The double helix structure allows for the efficient storage of genetic information and the ability to replicate.

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What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

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Hydrogen bonds between complementary nitrogenous bases.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.