DNA Structure

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is made of three components: a sugar molecule, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.

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What shape does a DNA molecule have?

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A DNA molecule has a double helix shape.

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

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The process is called replication.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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The building blocks of DNA are nucleotides.

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Why is DNA considered the blueprint of life?

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

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

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The four nitrogen bases in DNA are Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).

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How do the nitrogen bases pair in DNA?

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In DNA, Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

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What is the role of the sugar in a nucleotide?

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The sugar in a nucleotide helps form the backbone of the DNA strand.

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What is the function of the phosphate group in a nucleotide?

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The phosphate group links the sugar of one nucleotide to the sugar of another, forming the DNA backbone.

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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.