DNA

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What are nucleotides made of?

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Nucleotides are made of three components: a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.

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What best describes a DNA molecule?

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A DNA molecule is best described as a double helix.

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What sequence of DNA bases pairs with ATG TGA CAG?

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The sequence that pairs with ATG TGA CAG is TAC ACT GTC.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a piece of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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Where is DNA usually found in a cell?

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DNA is usually found in the nucleus of a cell.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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The structure of DNA is a double helix, resembling a twisted ladder.

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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The four nitrogen bases in DNA are Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).

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How do nitrogen bases pair in DNA?

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In DNA, Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

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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 role of the nucleus in relation to DNA?

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The nucleus houses the DNA and is the control center of the cell.