Intro to DNA

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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The nucleus contains:

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DNA

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monomer

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polymer

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Name this structure

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nucelotide

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

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A chain of repeating units (called monomers)

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polymer

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DNA is a polymer made of: Nucleotides, Ribosomes, Purines, Pyrimidines

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Nucleotides

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DNA is a very long chain made up of thousands of repeating units called

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nucleotides.

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Why is DNA important?

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