DNA and DNA Replication

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What determines the code, or information, of a DNA molecule?

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The order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases.

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What is the structure of a DNA molecule?

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A double helix.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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Which nitrogen base pairs with Adenine (A) in DNA?

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Thymine (T).

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Which nitrogen base pairs with Cytosine (C) in DNA?

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Guanine (G).

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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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 is the complementary DNA strand for the sequence ATG TGA CAG?

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TAC ACT GTC.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein function.