26-30 Flashcards
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Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
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The nucleic acid that contains all genetic info for a cell
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Base
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A substance that dissolves in water to release a hydroxide ion (OH+)
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Double Helix
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The shape of DNA that resembles a spiral staircase or twisted ladder
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Nucleic acid
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The building block of living organisms that passes genetic information from one generation to the next . ( e.g. a, T , G , C)
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Nucleotide
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A monomer of nucleic acid ; consisting of a sugar , phosphate , and a nitrogen base (e.g. A , T , G , C)
