DNA/RNA Structure

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides, which consist of a phosphate group, a sugar (deoxyribose), and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix formed by two strands of nucleotides twisted around each other.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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

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What is the complementary base pairing in DNA?

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A pairs with T, and C pairs with G.

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What is RNA and how does it differ from DNA?

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RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar and uracil instead of thymine.

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What is the function of DNA?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the basic unit of DNA and RNA, composed of a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid.

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What is the role of thymine in DNA?

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Thymine is one of the four nitrogenous bases in DNA and pairs with adenine.

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What is the significance of uracil in RNA?

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Uracil replaces thymine in RNA and pairs with adenine.