DNA History and Structure 2021

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Where is DNA located inside of eukaryotic cells?

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Nucleus

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Why is DNA important?

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

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A segment of DNA is called a?

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Gene

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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A _________ is tightly coiled DNA.

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Chromosome

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What is the shape of DNA?

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Double helix

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides

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What are the four bases of DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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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 a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence.