DNA Structure and Function Review

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Which nitrogen base is not found in DNA?

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Uracil

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What are the correct complementary base pairs in DNA?

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T-A, G-C

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What is the genetic material in cells called?

Back

DNA

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What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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What is the structure of DNA called?

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Double helix

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What is a nucleotide?

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

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What is the role of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What sugar is found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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

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What is the function of thymine in DNA?

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Thymine pairs with adenine and helps stabilize the DNA structure.