DNA Structure

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What are the 4 nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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What is a section of DNA that codes for a specific protein called?

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Gene.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What is it called when DNA makes a copy of itself?

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Replication.

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What makes up the sides of the DNA ladder?

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Sugars and Phosphates.

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Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

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Nucleus.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What is the process of creating RNA from DNA called?

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Transcription.

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What are the complementary base pairs in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.