DNA STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 2020

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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In DNA, which base does Adenine pair with?

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Thymine.

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What holds the two strands of DNA together?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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Identify a base pair in DNA.

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Cytosine - Guanine.

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Which base does Cytosine always pair with?

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Guanine.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, 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 role of DNA in living organisms?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the complementary 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 significance of hydrogen bonds in DNA structure?

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They provide stability and allow the strands to separate during replication.