DNA Basics

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What is the function of DNA in cells?

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Store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the complementary base pairing in DNA?

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Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T), and Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C).

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What are the 3 parts of a nucleotide?

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Phosphate, sugar, and nitrogen base.

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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

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DNA provides instructions for protein synthesis.

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What is the monomer of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix structure composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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

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The sequence of bases determines the genetic information and instructions for building proteins.

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What is replication in the context of DNA?

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Replication is the process by which DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division.