DNA vmh

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine

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Which nitrogen base does Guanine bond with?

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Cytosine

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Which nitrogen base does Adenine bond with?

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Thymine

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Why is DNA important?

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

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What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

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Double helix

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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 are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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A phosphate group, a sugar (deoxyribose), and a nitrogen base.

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

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46 chromosomes (23 pairs)