Topic 7 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes (Paper 2) Flashcards

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what is the structure of DNA?

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a DNA molecule has two strands coiled together in the shape of a double helix

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what are the two strands of DNA held together by?

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chemicals called bases

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what are the four different bases and their pairings?

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adenine and thymine
cytosine and guanine

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