DNA STRUCTURE

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Who are the scientists credited with the double helix model of DNA?

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Watson and Crick.

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Who conducted the experiment that provided critical evidence for the structure of DNA?

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Rosalind Franklin.

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What is the structure of a DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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What does 'antiparallel' mean in the context of DNA strands?

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The 5' to 3' direction of one strand runs counter to the 5' to 3' direction of the other strand.

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What are nucleotides made up of?

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A sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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They pair with complementary bases to form the rungs of the DNA ladder.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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

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What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

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Thymine (T).

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What is the significance of the sugar-phosphate backbone in DNA?

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It provides structural support and stability to the DNA molecule.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.