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what is DNA?

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the genetic material found in the nucleus of the cell

a polymer made up of two strands coiled to make a double helix

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what is nucleotides?

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subunits of DNA

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what do nucleotides consist?

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sugar and phosphate group with one of four different bases attached to sugar

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EXTRACTING DNA

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  1. mash fruit
  2. add detergent & salt
  3. filter
  4. add ice cold ethanol
  5. observe layer of white
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what are the complementary base pairs?

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A with T

C with G

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