BadFishBio_DNA Structure/Function & Replication

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

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What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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DNA serves as the master blueprint for the production of traits and macromolecules in living organisms.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which are essential for various biological functions.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix structure, consisting of two strands that wind around each other, held together by base pairs.

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What is replication in the context of DNA?

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Replication is the process by which DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division.

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What is the significance of base pairing in DNA?

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Base pairing ensures that the genetic information is accurately copied during DNA replication.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil instead of thymine.

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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 or set of proteins.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.