DNA Basics

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What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides are the monomers that make up nucleic acids like DNA and RNA.

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Which monomers are repeatedly joined together to form a strand of DNA?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks that are linked together to form a DNA strand.

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What trait is controlled by your DNA?

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DNA controls various traits, including the color of your eyes.

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What molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

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The sides of the DNA ladder are formed by deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.

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Adenine pairs with which base in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine in the DNA structure.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix structure, resembling a twisted ladder.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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What is the role of DNA?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.

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What is a gene?

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