DNA Structure and Function Flashcard

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Who took the X-ray photograph that showed the shape of DNA?

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Rosalind Franklin

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What enables DNA to condense and coil tightly in eukaryotic cells?

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Histones

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What are the 3 parts of a Nucleotide?

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5 Carbon sugar, Phosphate group, Nitrogen containing base

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What are the nucleotides made of?

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Sugar, Phosphate, nitrogen base

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What type of macromolecule is DNA?

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Nucleic Acid

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What is the structure of DNA?

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Double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What are the base pairs in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase?

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Enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

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What is the function of DNA?

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Stores genetic information and provides instructions for protein synthesis.

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What is the significance of complementary base pairing?

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Ensures accurate replication and transcription of DNA.