DNA

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA.

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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

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What shape does a DNA strand resemble?

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A DNA strand resembles a double helix, which looks like a twisted ladder.

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Order the following from largest to smallest: chromosome, DNA strand, gene, nucleotide.

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Chromosome, DNA strand, gene, nucleotide.

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What is a trait in genetics?

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A trait is a characteristic that is either visible or non-visible and is coded for in a gene.

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

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What base pairs with adenine in DNA?

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Thymine (T) pairs with adenine (A) in DNA.

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What is the role of genes in DNA?

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Genes are segments of DNA that code for specific traits or proteins.

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How does DNA replicate?

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DNA replicates through a process called semi-conservative replication, where each strand serves as a template for a new strand.