Identify DNA and RNA Components

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Where are chromosomes located inside the cell?

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The nucleus.

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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

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Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the primary role of RNA in cells?

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To help synthesize proteins based on the genetic information in DNA.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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

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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.