DNA

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Who were the scientists credited with discovering the double helix structure of DNA?

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Watson and Crick

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What is the primary role of DNA in living organisms?

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Storing genetic information

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The building block of nucleic acids are nucleotides. Nucleotides are composed of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a _________________ base.

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Nitrogen

Front

The shape of the DNA molecule is a double __________________?

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Helix

Front

What are the building blocks for DNA?

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Nucleotides

Front

What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid

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What are the two main functions of DNA?

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Storing genetic information and providing instructions for development and functioning of living organisms.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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What is the process called by which DNA makes a copy of itself?

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Replication

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What is the role of the enzyme DNA polymerase?

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To synthesize new DNA strands during replication.