Structure of DNA Flashcards

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Double Helix

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The shape and physical structure of DNA.

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Nucleotides

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A strand of DNA is made of monomers called nucleotides.

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Chargaff’s Rule

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The 1:1 ratio of pyrimidine and purine bases. More specifically how thymine and adenine are always together, and guanine and cytosine.

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Types of Bonds

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Covalent
bonds are present on the backbone of each separate nucleotide. They hold the nucleotides together.
Hydrogen
bonds are present in the double helix. They hold the bases together.

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