DNA Structure and Function Review

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What are the 4 nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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What is the shape of DNA known as?

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Double Helix.

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Which nitrogen base does Adenine bond with?

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Thymine.

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What determines the traits that an organism will possess?

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The sequence (order) of the Nitrogen Bases in DNA.

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Which of the following is not a function of DNA?

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Tells your body when to move.

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What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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Stores genetic information and codes for proteins.

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What is the complementary base pair for Cytosine?

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Guanine.

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

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It allows for the efficient storage of genetic information.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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A phosphate group, a sugar (deoxyribose), and a nitrogen base.