DNA Structure Flashcardizz

Front

What is the complementary base pairing for Adenine (A) in DNA?

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Thymine (T)

Front

What phase do most cells from an onion root tip spend most of their time in?

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Interphase

Front

Are hydrogen bonds strong or weak?

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Weak

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What is the result of mitosis in terms of daughter cells?

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Identical daughter cells

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What is the shape of DNA called?

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Double helix

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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

Front

What type of bond holds the nitrogenous bases together in DNA?

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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

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

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It allows for the efficient packing of DNA and the accurate replication of genetic information.