DNA Structure and Function Review

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What is the structure of DNA?

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Double helix.

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What is the basic unit of DNA?

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Nucleotide.

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What are the main functions of DNA?

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Stores genetic information, codes for proteins, helps determine traits.

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Which nitrogen bases are found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What is the genetic material in cells?

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DNA.

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What sugar is found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose.

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What is not a function of DNA?

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Tells your body when to move.

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Which base is not found in DNA?

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Uracil.

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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Deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, nitrogen base.

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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

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DNA codes for the sequence of amino acids in proteins.