Nucleic Acid Structure & Replication

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The structure of DNA is _____ because the 2 strands of nucleotides are equidistant from one another and they are oriented in opposite directions.

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anti-parallel

Front

In a molecule of double-stranded DNA, the amount of Adenine present is always equal to the amount of _____

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thymine

Front

Who built models of DNA?

Back

Watson & Crick

Front

During which stage of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

Back

Interphase

Front

Chargaff _____

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showed the amount of A = T and the amount of C = G

Front

What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

Back

Nucleotides

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What are the two types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA

Front

What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA acts as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

Front

What is the base pairing rule in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.