DNA

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Where is DNA found in eukaryotic organisms?

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Nucleus

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What are the 4 nitrogen bases of DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid

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What is a gene?

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A section of DNA that carries the code for a specific trait.

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What is a nucleotide?

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

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What is the role of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What are chromosomes?

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Structures made of DNA and proteins that contain genetic information.

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What is replication in DNA?

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The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself.

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What is the shape of DNA?

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Double helix.

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What is the function of the nitrogen bases in DNA?

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To pair with complementary bases and form the genetic code.