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What is the structure formed when a single strand of DNA combines with another strand of DNA?
What is the structure formed when a single strand of DNA combines with another strand of DNA?
Which nitrogenous base pairs with cytosine to form three hydrogen bonds?
Which nitrogenous base pairs with cytosine to form three hydrogen bonds?
In the DNA double helix, the sugar-phosphate group points towards which direction?
In the DNA double helix, the sugar-phosphate group points towards which direction?
What is the complementary strand orientation if the first strand runs in the 5'-3' direction?
What is the complementary strand orientation if the first strand runs in the 5'-3' direction?
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Which molecule becomes directly involved in protein synthesis after being formed from DNA?
Which molecule becomes directly involved in protein synthesis after being formed from DNA?
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What is the main reason for the complementary strand to run in the reverse 3'-5' direction in DNA?
What is the main reason for the complementary strand to run in the reverse 3'-5' direction in DNA?
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In the DNA double helix, which nitrogenous base always pairs with thymine to form two hydrogen bonds?
In the DNA double helix, which nitrogenous base always pairs with thymine to form two hydrogen bonds?
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What is the function of RNA in protein synthesis?
What is the function of RNA in protein synthesis?
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What is the structure formed when a single strand of DNA combines with another strand of DNA?
What is the structure formed when a single strand of DNA combines with another strand of DNA?
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Which part of the nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base?
Which part of the nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base?
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Study Notes
DNA Structure and Pairing
- A double helix is formed when a single strand of DNA combines with another strand of DNA.
- Guanine pairs with cytosine to form three hydrogen bonds, ensuring a strong connection between the two strands.
- In the DNA double helix, the sugar-phosphate backbone points outward while the bases pair in the interior.
DNA to RNA and Protein Synthesis
- The complementary strand runs in the 3'-5' direction if the first strand is oriented in the 5'-3' direction.
- Messenger RNA (mRNA) is the molecule that becomes directly involved in protein synthesis after being synthesized from DNA.
- RNA serves as a template for assembling amino acids into proteins during the process of translation.
Base Pairing and Nucleotide Structure
- Adenine always pairs with thymine to form two hydrogen bonds in DNA.
- A nucleotide consists of a sugar molecule, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base, forming the basic building block of DNA and RNA.
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Test your knowledge on DNA structure and base pairing with this quiz. Learn about the formation of double-stranded DNA, the double helix structure, and the hydrogen bonding between nitrogenous bases.
