DNA Structure & Function

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What is heredity?

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The passing on of traits from an organism to its offspring.

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Which of the following does NOT contain DNA? Fire, Zygote, Salad, Bones?

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Fire does not contain DNA.

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What are the sides, or 'railing', of DNA molecules made up of?

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Sugar and Phosphate.

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True or False: Mutations are usually harmful, but can sometimes be helpful.

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True.

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How many chromosomes are in a human's gamete?

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23.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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A double helix.

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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 function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.