DNA Structure

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What forms the middle of the DNA?

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Base pairs form the middle of the DNA.

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Why is DNA important?

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

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Guanine (G) bonds with which base?

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Guanine (G) bonds with Cytosine (C).

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What does letter B point to in a DNA structure?

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Letter B points to the phosphate.

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Which macromolecule is DNA classified as?

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DNA is classified as a nucleic acid.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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The building blocks of DNA are nucleotides.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogen base.

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What is the sugar found in DNA?

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The sugar found in DNA is deoxyribose.

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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The four nitrogen bases in DNA are Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).

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What type of bond holds the base pairs together in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds hold the base pairs together in DNA.