Module 09 - DNA Structure, Function & Synthesis

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid

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Where is DNA found in eukaryotic cells?

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Nucleus

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What is the complementary DNA sequence for G C T T A?

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C G A A T

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Why does DNA replicate during the cell cycle?

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So when the cell divides (mitosis or meiosis), each new cell can have the same, identical DNA.

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What are the parts of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous base.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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

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What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

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Thymine (T).

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What base pairs with Cytosine in DNA?

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Guanine (G).

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for protein synthesis.