DNA History and Structure

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Why is DNA important?

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

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What are the 4 nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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Given the following sequence - ATG CGT GAC GAT, what is the complimentary sequence?

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TAC GCA CTG CTA.

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What is a segment of DNA called?

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Gene.

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Which sugar is contained in DNA?

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Deoxyribose.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix made up of two strands that coil around each other.

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What are chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are long strands of DNA that contain many genes.

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What is the function of DNA?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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What is the role of nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Nitrogen bases pair with each other to form the rungs of the DNA ladder, encoding genetic information.