History of DNA AP Biology Review

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What is the primary location of DNA in a eukaryotic cell?

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Nucleus

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What feature of DNA did Erwin Chargaff discover?

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The constant ratio of the bases (Adenine to Thymine and Guanine to Cytosine).

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What is the structure of DNA?

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Double Helical Structure of DNA.

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In double-stranded DNA, which base pairs with Adenine?

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Thymine.

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What determines the traits of an organism?

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The order of bases in the DNA.

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What are the four nucleotide bases in DNA?

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

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What is Chargaff's Rule?

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In DNA, the amount of Adenine equals the amount of Thymine, and the amount of Cytosine equals the amount of Guanine.

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What is the significance of the sugar-phosphate backbone in DNA?

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It provides structural support and stability to the DNA molecule.

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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.

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What is the process of DNA replication?

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The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division.