DNA Assessment (S7L3a) Miller 2024

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Who confirmed the double helix structure of DNA using x-ray images?

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Watson & Crick

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What is the structure of a DNA molecule?

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Double helix

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What are the monomers that make up a strand of DNA?

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Nucleotides

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Why is DNA considered important?

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It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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What is the role of nucleotides in DNA?

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They are the building blocks that join together to form DNA strands.

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What is the significance of the double helix structure?

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It allows for the compact storage of genetic information and the stability of the DNA molecule.

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What is the function of adenine in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine in the DNA structure.

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What is the function of thymine in DNA?

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Thymine pairs with Adenine in the DNA structure.

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What is the function of cytosine in DNA?

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Cytosine pairs with Guanine in the DNA structure.