DNA Structure

Front

What organelle is DNA found in?

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Nucleus

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What are sections of DNA called?

Back

Genes

Front

Why is studying DNA important?

Back

It has medical benefits, helps us understand life, and can lead to better food crops.

Front

How many strands does DNA have?

Back

2

Front

Do nitrogenous bases match up in the middle of DNA?

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True

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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

Front

What is the shape of DNA?

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Double helix

Front

What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is a chromosome?

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A structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.