DNA Structure and Replication

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What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine, and Guanine.

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What are the two steps to creating proteins?

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Transcription and Translation.

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What is the correct pairing of nitrogen bases in DNA?

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A-T and C-G.

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Which nitrogen base does RNA have that DNA does NOT have?

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Uracil.

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What is one major use of genetic engineering in the modern world?

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Producing large amounts of medicines like insulin.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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The DNA molecule has a double helix shape.

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What is the function of DNA?

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DNA stores and transmits genetic information.

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What is replication in the context of DNA?

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Replication is the process by which DNA makes a copy of itself.

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What enzyme is responsible for DNA replication?

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DNA polymerase.