Unit 6 Intro to DNA 2

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What is a nucleotide?

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

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What does guanine bond with?

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Guanine bonds with cytosine.

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What is the shape of DNA called?

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The shape of DNA is called a double helix.

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Why is DNA important?

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DNA is important because it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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The three components of a nucleotide are sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base.

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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The four nitrogen bases in DNA are adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

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What does adenine bond with?

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Adenine bonds with thymine.

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What is the function of DNA?

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The function of DNA is to store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the role of the sugar in a nucleotide?

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The sugar in a nucleotide helps form the backbone of the DNA structure.

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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.