DNA Practice

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What is the importance of DNA?

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DNA serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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What are nucleotides made of?

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Nucleotides are made of deoxyribose (sugar), phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.

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In which organelle is DNA usually found in eukaryotes?

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DNA is usually found in the nucleus.

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What is a coiled structure of DNA and protein that forms in the cell nucleus?

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A chromosome.

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What molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

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Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate.

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What is the basic unit of DNA?

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The basic unit of DNA is a nucleotide.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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The shape of the DNA molecule is a double helix.

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What is the function of DNA?

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The function of DNA is to store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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The process of copying DNA is called DNA replication.