DNA Structure

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, Phosphate, Nitrogen base

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Why is DNA considered the blueprint of life?

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It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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What shape does a DNA molecule have?

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Double helix

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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How do the nitrogen bases pair in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

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What is the role of the sugar in a nucleotide?

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It forms the backbone of the DNA structure.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA contains ribose sugar.