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What is the structural configuration of DNA?
What is the structural configuration of DNA?
Which base pairs are correctly matched in the DNA structure?
Which base pairs are correctly matched in the DNA structure?
What role does the sequence of nucleotide bases in DNA serve?
What role does the sequence of nucleotide bases in DNA serve?
What type of bonds hold the DNA strands together?
What type of bonds hold the DNA strands together?
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What is the primary function of DNA?
What is the primary function of DNA?
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What are the nucleotide bases that make up DNA?
What are the nucleotide bases that make up DNA?
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What is the pairing rule for nucleotide bases in DNA?
What is the pairing rule for nucleotide bases in DNA?
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Which scientists contributed to the discovery of the DNA structure in 1953?
Which scientists contributed to the discovery of the DNA structure in 1953?
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How is the double-helix structure of DNA held together?
How is the double-helix structure of DNA held together?
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What technique is commonly used for determining the sequence of nucleotide bases in DNA?
What technique is commonly used for determining the sequence of nucleotide bases in DNA?
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What do the sequences of bases in DNA determine?
What do the sequences of bases in DNA determine?
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Why was Rosalind Franklin's contribution to the discovery of DNA structure significant?
Why was Rosalind Franklin's contribution to the discovery of DNA structure significant?
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What happens when the DNA sequence in a zygote is altered slightly?
What happens when the DNA sequence in a zygote is altered slightly?
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What characteristic best describes the strands of DNA?
What characteristic best describes the strands of DNA?
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Which statement about hydrogen bonds in DNA is correct?
Which statement about hydrogen bonds in DNA is correct?
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What is a primary outcome of the sequence of nucleotide bases in DNA?
What is a primary outcome of the sequence of nucleotide bases in DNA?
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Which base pairing in DNA is correctly coupled?
Which base pairing in DNA is correctly coupled?
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Which feature is NOT part of DNA's structure?
Which feature is NOT part of DNA's structure?
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Who were the scientists that proposed the double-helix structure of DNA?
Who were the scientists that proposed the double-helix structure of DNA?
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In the context of DNA, what does the term 'antiparallel' refer to?
In the context of DNA, what does the term 'antiparallel' refer to?
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What type of bonds connect the nucleotide bases in a DNA molecule?
What type of bonds connect the nucleotide bases in a DNA molecule?
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What is a codon in the context of DNA?
What is a codon in the context of DNA?
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Which base pairs match correctly in a DNA molecule?
Which base pairs match correctly in a DNA molecule?
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Which scientist did not share the Nobel Prize for the discovery of DNA's structure?
Which scientist did not share the Nobel Prize for the discovery of DNA's structure?
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What determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein?
What determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein?
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Study Notes
DNA Structure and Function
- DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule containing genetic instructions vital for all living organisms and many viruses.
- A long, double-helixed molecule.
- Composed of four nucleotide bases: adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C).
- These bases pair specifically: A with T, and G with C.
- Discovered in 1953 by Watson and Crick, with key contributions from Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins.
- Double helix consists of two antiparallel strands (3' end of one strand with 5' end of the other).
- Hydrogen bonds hold the double helix together.
DNA Function
- Stores and transmits genetic information.
- Information encoded in the sequence of nucleotide bases.
- Base sequence dictates amino acid sequence in proteins.
- Amino acid sequence determines protein function and structure.
DNA Sequencing
- Determining DNA base sequence involves breaking down the molecule and analyzing smaller pieces.
- Sanger method uses dideoxy nucleotides (ddNTPs) to stop DNA strand extension at specific bases.
- Multiple reactions with different ddNTPs yield the original DNA sequence.
Key Scientists and Contributors
- James Watson and Francis Crick: Crucial in determining the DNA double-helix structure.
- Rosalind Franklin: Significant contributions to the discovery but did not receive Nobel Prize (awarded posthumously).
- Maurice Wilkins: Collaborated on the structural determination of DNA.
Further Understanding (Quotes and Examples)
- DNA is the secret of life; it contains a three-letter code (codons) that determines amino acids.
- Minor changes in a zygote's code can dramatically alter the resulting organism.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the structure and function of DNA, the essential molecule that carries genetic instructions in all living organisms. This quiz covers the double helix formation, nucleotide bases, and the significance of DNA sequencing in understanding genetic information. Dive into the key concepts that define molecular biology!
