Structure of DNA

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What are the 'rungs' of the DNA ladder made of?

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Bases.

Front

Who determined that the amount of A = T and the amount of G = C?

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Erwin Chargaff.

Front

What does Guanine bond with?

Back

Cytosine.

Front

What is the sugar in DNA?

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Deoxyribose.

Front

What does Adenine bond with?

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Thymine.

Front

What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.

Front

What is the structure of DNA described as?

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A double helix.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA called?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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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.