CFB Biology U6 DNA and Mitosis

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What phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

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S Phase

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Where does DNA replication occur in the cell?

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Nucleus

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What determines the genetic instructions in DNA?

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The sequence (order) of the base pairs.

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What is the structure of DNA composed of?

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Phosphate, pentose sugar, and nitrogenous bases.

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What is DNA?

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DNA is the molecule that contains the genetic information for an organism.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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

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What is the role of the phosphate group in DNA?

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It forms the backbone of the DNA structure.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.