DNA Structure

Front

The sugar in DNA is?

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Deoxyribose

Front

Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand CAT TCA CTG?

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GTA AGT GAC

Front

Name this structure: a building block of DNA that consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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Nucleotide

Front

Why is DNA important?

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

Front

Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand ATG TGA CAG?

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TAC ACT GTC

Front

What are the two main types of nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Purines and pyrimidines.

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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

Front

What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

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Hydrogen bonds.

Front

What is the function of DNA polymerase?

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It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.