DNA Basics

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1.
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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does DNA control in an organism?
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DNA controls various traits in an organism, including physical characteristics like eye color, hair color, and height.
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What are the building blocks of DNA?
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The building blocks of DNA are nucleotides, which consist of a phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogenous base.
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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).
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do nitrogen bases pair in DNA?
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In DNA, Adenine pairs with Thymine (A-T) and Cytosine pairs with Guanine (C-G).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a nucleotide?
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A nucleotide is the basic structural unit of DNA, consisting of a phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogen base.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of deoxyribose sugar in DNA?
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Deoxyribose sugar is part of the nucleotide structure and forms the backbone of the DNA molecule.
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