Dna - Biology yr 10 Flashcards
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What is DNA
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(Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms..
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What is DNA made from
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Smaller molecules called nucleotides, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.
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What does the structure/shape of DNA look like, and name it.
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A double helix, is composed of two strands twisted around each other, forming a spiral staircase-like structure.
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What does DNA stand for
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Deoxyribonucleic Acid
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