DNA Structure

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What are the monomers that make up a strand of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the correct complementary base pairs in DNA?

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

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What two molecules form the backbone of the DNA structure?

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Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.

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What type of bond joins the nitrogenous bases in DNA strands?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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What does the acronym DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid.

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What are the four 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 shape of the DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.

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How many strands does a DNA molecule have?

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Two strands.

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What is the function of the phosphate group in DNA?

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The phosphate group links the deoxyribose sugars together, forming the backbone of the DNA strand.