DNA Flashcard

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What are the four bases that make up DNA?

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Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Thymine

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What does DNA control in the cell?

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DNA controls all of the cell's functions (jobs).

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How many chromosomes are found in each human cell?

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46 chromosomes.

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid.

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Is DNA made of chromosomes?

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No, DNA is not made of chromosomes; chromosomes are made of DNA.

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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 function of the base pairs in DNA?

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Base pairs in DNA store genetic information.

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What are the complementary base pairs in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Guanine pairs with Cytosine.

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What is the role of DNA in heredity?

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DNA carries genetic information from parents to offspring.

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Where is DNA located in a cell?

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DNA is located in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.