DNA Middle School Science

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In eukaryotes, which organelle is DNA usually found in?

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Nucleus

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, Phosphate, Nitrogen base

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What determines the code of a DNA molecule?

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The order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases

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Why is DNA important?

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It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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What is the shape of DNA?

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Double helix

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, 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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How does DNA replicate?

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By unwinding and using each strand as a template to create a new complementary strand.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.