DNA Structure

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What is the basic unit of DNA?

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Nucleotide

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous base

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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

Front

Which base pairs with Adenine (A) in DNA?

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Thymine (T)

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Which base pairs with Cytosine (C) in DNA?

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Guanine (G)

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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Double helix

Front

What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

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Hydrogen bonds

Front

What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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Replication

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase?

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To synthesize new DNA strands during replication