DNA & DNA History

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Who used x-ray diffraction to see DNA?

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Franklin

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Cytosine (C) always pairs up with which base?

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Guanine

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What is a segment of DNA called?

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Gene

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What does the sequence of bases in DNA form?

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Genetic Code

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What is it called when bases do not pair up correctly, changing the genetic sequence?

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Genetic mutation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides

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What are the four bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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What shape does DNA form?

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Double Helix

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Who are the scientists credited with discovering the structure of DNA?

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Watson and Crick

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What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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To store genetic information

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