Structure of DNA Flashcard

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What is the base match for adenine (A)?

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Thymine (T)

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What does cytosine pair with in DNA?

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Guanine (G)

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Who contributed to the discovery of DNA’s structure by providing (2-D) X-ray diffraction images of DNA?

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Rosalind Franklin

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What is the role of a nucleotide base in DNA?

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It encodes genetic information.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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Phosphate, Deoxyribose sugar, Nucleotide base.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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Why do scientists use multiple models to study DNA?

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To gain a comprehensive understanding of its structure and function.

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What is the complementary base pair for cytosine (C)?

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Guanine (G)

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What is the sugar component of DNA?

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Deoxyribose.