Week #4 Flashcard: DNA, Base Pairing

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The sugar in DNA is?

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Deoxyribose

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Guanine bonds with _____________.

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Cytosine

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Why is DNA important?

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

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What determines the code of a DNA molecule?

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The order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases.

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If a DNA molecule consists of 29% Guanine, how much cytosine will it contain?

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29%.

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What is the base pairing rule in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Guanine pairs with Cytosine.

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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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What is a nucleotide?

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The basic building block of DNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.