DNA Flashcards

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Where is DNA found?

A

In the Nucleus of cells

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What is the function of DNA?

A

It is the genetic code for producing Protein Molecules.

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What is the DNA structure?

A

It is a double stranded helix

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4
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What are the three DNA Nucleotides?

A

Phosphate
Deoxyribose Sugar
Base

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5
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What do the DNA bases pair with?

A

A always pairs with T
C always pairs with G

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What do the Chromosomes do in the nucleus?

A

They are tightly coiled pieces of DNA.

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What are Genes?

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Genes are sections of DNA that encode for a Protein.

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