DNA Structure

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, Phosphate, Nitrogen base.

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What is a section of DNA that codes for a specific protein called?

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Gene.

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How would you best describe the structure of a DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid.

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What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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DNA carries genetic information essential for growth, development, and reproduction.

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What is the shape of DNA?

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A double helix.

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What is the function of the sugar in a nucleotide?

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It forms the backbone of the DNA structure.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil.

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What is replication in the context of DNA?

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The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself.