DNA Structure and Function

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Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

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Nucleus

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What are the 4 nitrogen bases?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine

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Which type of sugar is found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose

Front

What forms the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

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Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate

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What is the structure of DNA called?

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Double helix

Front

What is a nucleotide?

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The basic building block of DNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA contains ribose sugar.

Front

What is the role of hydrogen bonds in DNA?

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They hold the nitrogen bases together, forming the rungs of the DNA ladder.

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What is the significance of complementary base pairing?

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It ensures accurate replication of DNA during cell division.