DNA Structure

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What is the monomer of DNA?

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Nucleotides are the monomers that are repeatedly joined together to form a strand of DNA.

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How many chromosomes are found in the human body?

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Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, totaling 46 chromosomes.

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What is the primary function of DNA in cells?

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The primary function of DNA is to store genetic information.

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What shape does a DNA molecule have?

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A DNA molecule has a double helix shape.

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Which base pairs with Guanine in DNA?

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Cytosine pairs with Guanine in DNA.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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What is the structure of DNA made of?

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DNA is made of nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of the sugar in a nucleotide?

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The sugar in a nucleotide helps form the backbone of the DNA strand.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.