Chapter 2.3 ~ DNA Codes Flashcards
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Nucleotides
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Nucleotides are the ‘building blocks’ that make up DNA containing a sugar part, a phosphate part and a nitrogen containing base
2
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Nitrogenous Bases
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Adenine-A and Thymine-T
Guanine-G and Cytosine-C
They are bonded with hydrogen bonds
3
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What Does DNA Stand For
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Deoxyribonucleic Acid
4
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DNA Structure
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DNA has a double helix and is made up of proteins. It’s molecules are made up of nucleotides and they are made up of sugar, phosphate and a nitrogenous base ~ AT CG