DNA Structure and Function Review

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What is the smallest unit of DNA?

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Nucleotide

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What is the structure of DNA?

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Double helix

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

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What pairs with adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine

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What pairs with cytosine in DNA?

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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 enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides during DNA replication?

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DNA Polymerase

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What is the sugar found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose

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What is a chromosome?

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A structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.

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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

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To unwind the DNA double helix.