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What is DNA?

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A molecule that contains all of an organisms genetic information.

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What are short sections of DNA known as?

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Genes

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What is a gene?

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A section of DNA

That controls a characteristic e.g. eye colour

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4
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How many strands make up a DNA molecule?

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2

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Describe the shape of a DNA molecule

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A double-helix shape

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What holds together the 2 strands that make up DNA?

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DNA bases

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Name the 4 DNA bases

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Adenine
Thymine
Cytosine
Guanine

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How did scientists work together to discover the structure of DNA?

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They all worked on different parts

Each scientist built on the research of previous scientists.

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