Structure of DNA Flashcard

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What does cytosine pair with in DNA?

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Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G) in DNA.

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What is location 2 (blue rectangle) in a DNA structure?

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Location 2 represents a Nucleotide Base.

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What is the base match for adenine (A) in DNA?

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Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T) in DNA.

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What is location 1 (red circle) in a DNA structure?

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Location 1 represents a Phosphate group.

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What type of bond holds nucleotide bases together in DNA?

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Nucleotide bases are held together by Hydrogen Bonds.

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What are the four nucleotide bases in DNA?

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The four nucleotide bases in DNA are Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of the phosphate group in DNA?

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The phosphate group links the sugar molecules of adjacent nucleotides, forming the DNA backbone.

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What is the significance of complementary base pairing in DNA?

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Complementary base pairing ensures accurate DNA replication and transcription.

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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The DNA molecule has a double helix shape.