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What is DNA?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life. It is composed of two strands that coil around each other to form a double helix.

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What are the components of a DNA nucleotide?

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A DNA nucleotide consists of three components: a phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, thymine, cytosine, or guanine).

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix structure, which consists of two long strands of nucleotides twisted around each other, held together by hydrogen bonds between complementary nitrogenous bases.

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What are nitrogenous bases?

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Nitrogenous bases are the building blocks of DNA and RNA. In DNA, the four bases are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

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What is complementary base pairing?

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Complementary base pairing refers to the specific pairing of nitrogenous bases in DNA: adenine pairs with thymine (A-T) and cytosine pairs with guanine (C-G).

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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DNA polymerase is an enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides to a growing chain during DNA replication.

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What is the purpose of DNA replication?

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The purpose of DNA replication is to produce two identical copies of DNA, ensuring that each new cell receives a complete set of genetic information.

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What are the steps of DNA replication?

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The steps of DNA replication include: 1) Unwinding the double helix, 2) Complementary base pairing, 3) Joining of nucleotides to form new strands.

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What type of bond holds the nitrogenous bases together in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds hold the nitrogenous bases together in DNA, allowing the two strands to separate during replication.

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What is the significance of the sequence of nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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The sequence of nitrogenous bases in DNA determines the genetic information and instructions for building proteins, which are essential for the structure and function of living organisms.