DNA Structure

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Front

What base does thymine match with?

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Adenine

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What is the shape of DNA?

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Double helix

Front

What is the name of the sugar found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose

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Why is it important that when DNA is copied, it makes an exact copy?

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If not, then there will be different instructions passed on to the new cell.

Front

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 contains the instructions needed for an organism to develop, survive, and reproduce.

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the basic building block of DNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the function of the phosphate group in DNA?

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The phosphate group helps to form the backbone of the DNA strand.

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How do the bases pair in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.