DNA Review

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What is the shape of DNA?

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Double Helix

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What are strands of tightly wound DNA known as?

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Chromosomes

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What are the nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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A, T, G, and C

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What is Section A in a DNA diagram most likely to represent?

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Part of a gene for a particular trait

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List the structures in order from LARGEST to SMALLEST: Nucleus, Chromosome, Gene.

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Nucleus, Chromosome, Gene

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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 are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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A phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of the nitrogenous base in DNA?

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To pair with complementary bases and encode genetic information.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.