DNA Unit Review

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What is the sugar in DNA?

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Deoxyribose

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What type of mutation occurs when an organism adapts to its environment, like developing deeper roots in drought conditions?

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Beneficial; Environmental

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds

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Why is DNA important?

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

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Are all mutations bad?

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No

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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 structure of DNA?

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A double helix made of two strands of nucleotides.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information and guides the synthesis of proteins.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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