DNA Basics

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What is the monomer of DNA?

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Nucleotides are the monomers of DNA, consisting of a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the full form of DNA?

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DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid.

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What is the primary function of DNA in cells?

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

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What are the three parts of a nucleotide?

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

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What is the structure of DNA referred to as?

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The structure of DNA is referred to as a double helix.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

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How do the nitrogenous bases pair in DNA?

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In DNA, adenine pairs with thymine (A-T) and cytosine pairs with guanine (C-G).

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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DNA polymerase is an enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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What is the significance of the double helix structure of DNA?

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The double helix structure of DNA allows for the efficient storage of genetic information and the accurate replication of DNA.

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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 or set of proteins.