DNA Structure and Scientists

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Who discovered the transforming factor in pneumonia experiments with mice?

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Frederick Griffith

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In DNA, which base pairs with Adenine?

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Thymine

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What was the main scientific achievement of Watson and Crick?

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Building the first accurate model of DNA as a double helix

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What type of biomolecule contains genetic material?

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Nucleic Acid

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What two molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

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Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix composed of two strands of 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 role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores and transmits genetic information.

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What is a nucleotide?

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The basic building block of DNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the significance of base pairing in DNA?

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Base pairing ensures accurate replication and transcription of genetic information.