DNA basics

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Where is Eukaryotic DNA generally located?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the shape of DNA called?

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Double helix.

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Which base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

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Thymine.

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Which base pairs with Cytosine in DNA?

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Guanine.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base.

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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 is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose; RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication.