DNA Structure

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid.

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Which monomers are joined together to form a strand of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What is the sugar found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose.

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What is the role of the phosphate group in DNA?

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It forms the backbone of the DNA strand, linking nucleotides together.

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).

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What is complementary base pairing in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine (A-T) and Cytosine pairs with Guanine (C-G).

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.