DNA Basics

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What is the sugar in DNA called?

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Deoxyribose

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What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides

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Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand ATG TGA CAG?

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TAC ACT GTC

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Adenine pairs with...

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Thymine

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What part of the nucleotide is labeled 'B'?

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Sugar (Deoxyribose or Ribose)

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix formed by two strands of 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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What is a nucleotide composed of?

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A phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the base pairing rule in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.