Introduction to DNA

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Cytosine always pairs with

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Guanine

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Guanine bonds with _____________.

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Cytosine

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Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

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Nucleus

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Why is DNA important?

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It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix.

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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 a nucleotide?

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The basic building block of DNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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To house the cell's DNA and control cellular activities.