Structure of Nucleotides - 1

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In DNA, Adenine bonds with ______________.

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Thymine

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The sugar in DNA is ______________.

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deoxyribose

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Guanine bonds with ______________.

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Cytosine

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Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand ATG TGA CAG?

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TAC ACT GTC

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.

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What is complementary base pairing?

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Complementary base pairing refers to the specific pairing of nitrogenous bases in DNA: Adenine with Thymine and Guanine with Cytosine.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and is double-stranded, while RNA contains ribose sugar and is usually single-stranded.