Structure of DNA Flashcard

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What is the sugar in DNA?

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Deoxyribose

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What is the base match for adenine (A)?

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Thymine (T)

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The shape of DNA is called a?

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double helix

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True or False: DNA contains the genetic information needed for life processes.

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True

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What is the role of deoxyribose in DNA?

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It is the sugar component of the DNA backbone.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G)

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What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

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Hydrogen bonds between complementary bases.

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What is a nucleotide?

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The basic building block of DNA, consisting of a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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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 difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA contains ribose sugar.