DNA Intro

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What are the four bases of DNA?

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Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, and Thymine.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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Double Helix.

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Where is DNA primarily located in a cell?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the process called when DNA makes an exact copy of itself?

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Replication.

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Why is DNA considered the blueprint of life?

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It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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What is the complementary base pair for Adenine in DNA?

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Thymine.

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What is the complementary base pair for Cytosine in DNA?

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Guanine.

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What role does DNA play in protein synthesis?

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DNA contains the instructions for building proteins.

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

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It allows for the compact storage of genetic information and the stability of the molecule.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.