Structure of DNA

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What is a gene?

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A section/piece of DNA.

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Adenine bonds with ______________.

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Thymine.

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Identify #2 in a nucleotide structure.

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Deoxyribose sugar.

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, Phosphate, nitrogen base.

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Which is larger...a strand of DNA or a gene?

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DNA.

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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 four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What is the shape of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix shape.

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What is the role of DNA?

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DNA stores and transmits genetic information.

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the basic building block of DNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.