DNA structure & discovery

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule as determined by Franklin's x-ray crystallography?

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A twisted ladder

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Which nitrogenous base does Adenine bond with?

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Thymine

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds

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How did Rosalind Franklin's photo 51 contribute to the discovery of DNA's structure?

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It was used to determine the physical structure of DNA.

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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 role of the sugar in DNA?

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The sugar (deoxyribose) forms the backbone of the DNA structure.

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What is the function of DNA?

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DNA stores and transmits genetic information.

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What is the significance of complementary base pairing in DNA?

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It ensures accurate replication and transcription of genetic information.

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Who are Watson and Crick?

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James Watson and Francis Crick are scientists known for proposing the double helix structure of DNA.