DNA Structure

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Why is DNA important?

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It contains the genetic information that is the blueprint for living organisms.

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Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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What makes up the SIDES of a DNA ladder?

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Sugars & phosphates.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base.

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What is the molecule in the image?

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Nucleotide.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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The DNA molecule has a double helix shape.

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What is the function of DNA?

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DNA stores and transmits genetic information.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.