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What type of bonds hold the nitrogen bases together?

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Hydrogen bonds hold the nitrogen bases together in the DNA structure.

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Which is NOT a building block of nucleotides?

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Hydrogen Bond is NOT a building block of nucleotides. The building blocks are 5-Carbon Sugar, Nitrogen Base, and Phosphate.

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In reference to nucleotide structure, what is the middle shape with the numbers in it?

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The middle shape with the numbers in it is the 5-Carbon Sugar.

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The bonds between nitrogen bases are_____?

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The bonds between nitrogen bases are weak.

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Who are the two scientists credited with the founding of the structure of DNA?

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The two scientists credited with the founding of the structure of DNA are Watson and Crick.

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What are the three main components of a nucleotide?

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The three main components of a nucleotide are a 5-Carbon Sugar, a Phosphate group, and a Nitrogen Base.

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What is the role of the phosphate group in DNA?

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The phosphate group links the 5-Carbon sugars of adjacent nucleotides, forming the backbone of the DNA strand.

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What is the function of DNA?

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The function of DNA is to store and transmit genetic information.

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What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

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

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How do nitrogen bases pair in DNA?

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In DNA, Adenine pairs with Thymine (A-T) and Cytosine pairs with Guanine (C-G).