DNA Assessment (S7L3a) Miller 2024

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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Who confirmed the double helix structure of DNA using x-ray images from Rosalind Franklin?

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Watson & Crick.

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Why is DNA considered important?

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

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Which nitrogenous base does Guanine bond with?

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Cytosine.

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If a DNA sample has 20% Adenine, what percentage of Thymine is present?

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20%.

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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 structure of DNA commonly referred to as?

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Double helix.

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What is Chargaff's rule?

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In DNA, the amount of Adenine equals Thymine, and the amount of Cytosine equals Guanine.

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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.