DNA Structure and Function Review

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What carries the instructions for your traits on a DNA molecule?

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Sequence of the nitrogen bases.

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What are the four nitrogen bases in 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 two molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

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Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate.

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What accounts for the difference in hair texture between siblings?

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The sequence of nitrogen bases is different between siblings.

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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What is the role of nitrogen bases in DNA?

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They encode genetic information.

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Which nitrogen base pairs with adenine in DNA?

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Thymine.

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Which nitrogen base pairs with cytosine in DNA?

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Guanine.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.