What is the structure of DNA?
LT 2.1: Genetics_Structure and Function

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1.
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DNA is structured as a double helix, which consists of two strands twisted around each other.
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What contains the genetic material in a cell?
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The nucleus contains the genetic material (DNA) in a cell.
3.
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How do genes influence traits in an organism?
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Genes influence traits by coding for specific proteins that determine the characteristics of an organism.
4.
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What is a nucleotide?
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A nucleotide is the basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What part of the nucleotide is labeled 'C'?
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The part labeled 'C' is the nitrogenous base.
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What part of the nucleotide is labeled 'B'?
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The part labeled 'B' is the sugar (deoxyribose in DNA or ribose in RNA).
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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?
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The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).
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