DNA Structure/History

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds

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What is the structure of a DNA molecule?

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Double helix

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid

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What makes up the sides of a DNA ladder?

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Sugars & phosphates

Front

Which of the following is a base pair?

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Cytosine - Guanine

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for protein synthesis.

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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.

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What is the function of the sugar-phosphate backbone in DNA?

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It provides structural support and stability to the DNA molecule.

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What is complementary base pairing?

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The specific pairing of nitrogenous bases: Adenine with Thymine, and Cytosine with Guanine.