DNA Structure and Replication

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What is the shape of DNA?

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double helix (twisted ladder)

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

hydrogen bonds

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Why is DNA important?

Back

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

Front

What makes up the sides of a DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose sugars & phosphates

Front

Which base does Guanine bond with?

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Cytosine

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What sugar is found in DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in replication?

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It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication