DNA History and Structure

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What are the three components of a DNA nucleotide?

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A phosphate, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

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Hydrogen bond.

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Which sugar is found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose.

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Adenine bonds with which nitrogenous base?

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Thymine.

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Who is known for producing the famous image of DNA known as Photo 51?

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Rosalind Franklin.

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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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 the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA contains ribose sugar.

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What is Chargaff's rule?

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In DNA, the amount of adenine equals thymine, and the amount of cytosine equals guanine.