DNA Structure and Function

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What are the base pairs in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

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What alternates along the sides of the DNA molecule?

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Phosphate and Sugar.

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What does 'helix' mean when referring to DNA?

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It twists.

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Who took the famous photo of DNA?

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Rosalind Franklin.

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What is the correct spelling of DNA?

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deoxyribonucleic acid.

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What is the shape of DNA?

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Double helix.

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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 is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the backbone of the DNA structure made of?

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Alternating sugar and phosphate groups.

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What is the role of hydrogen bonds in DNA?

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They hold the base pairs together.