DNA Structure: Double Helix
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What is the distance between each turn of the DNA double helix?

  • 50 angstroms (Å)
  • 20 angstroms (Å)
  • 40 angstroms (Å)
  • 34 angstroms (Å) (correct)

    • What is the primary function of the sugar-phosphate backbone in DNA?

  • To form the outer rails of the double helix (correct)
  • To facilitate DNA replication
  • To encode genetic information
  • To regulate gene expression

    • What type of nitrogenous base is Adenine (A)?

  • Phosphate group
  • Sugar molecule
  • Pyrimidine
  • Purine (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the nitrogenous bases in DNA?

    <p>To encode genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many base pairs are in one full turn of the DNA double helix?

    <p>10 base pairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of the double helix structure in DNA?

    <p>It provides a mechanism for DNA replication and transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct pairing for Guanine (G)?

    <p>Cytosine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the verb كان (Kāna) and its sisters convey in Arabic?

    <p>A sense of being or existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic sentence structure when using كان (Kāna) and its sisters?

    <p>كان + subject + predicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of the verb forms of كان (Kāna) and its sisters in the past tense?

    <p>They are irregular and have unique conjugation patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of another irregular verb that belongs to the group of كان (Kāna) and its sisters?

    <p>أصبح (Aṣbaḥa) - to become</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of كان (Kāna) and its sisters in describing past actions?

    <p>To describe completed actions in the past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct conjugation of كان (Kāna) in the third person singular (he/she/it) form?

    <p>كَانَ (Kāna)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using كان (Kāna) and its sisters in combination with other verbs?

    <p>To form more complex sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a sentence structure using كان (Kāna) and its sisters?

    <p>كان زيدٌ يَدرُسُ (Kāna Zaydun yadrusu) - Zayd was studying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct conjugation of كان (Kāna) in the first person plural (we) form?

    <p>كُنَّا (Kunnā)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of كان (Kāna) and its sisters in describing past states or conditions?

    <p>To express a state or condition that existed in the past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    DNA Structure

    Double Helix

    • Description: A double-stranded helix where two complementary strands of DNA are twisted together.
    • Key features:
      • Right-handed spiral staircase structure
      • Sugar-phosphate backbone forms the outer rails
      • Nitrogenous bases project inward and pair with each other
      • Distance between each turn: 34 angstroms (Å)
      • One full turn: 10 base pairs
    • Importance:
      • Allows for compact storage of genetic information
      • Provides a mechanism for replication and transcription

    Nucleotides

    • Definition: The building blocks of DNA, composed of three components:
      1. Sugar molecule (deoxyribose): Forms the backbone of DNA
      2. Phosphate group: Links sugar molecules together, forming the backbone
      3. Nitrogenous base: Projects inward from the backbone and pairs with other bases
    • Types of nitrogenous bases:
      • Purines: Adenine (A) and Guanine (G)
      • Pyrimidines: Cytosine (C) and Thymine (T)
    • Base pairing rules:
      • Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T)
      • Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C)
    • Importance:
      • Nitrogenous bases encode genetic information
      • Base pairing rules ensure complementary strands are formed during DNA replication

    DNA Structure

    Double Helix

    • Double-stranded helix with two complementary DNA strands twisted together
    • Right-handed spiral staircase structure with sugar-phosphate backbone forming outer rails
    • Nitrogenous bases project inward and pair with each other
    • Distance between each turn is 34 angstroms (Å) with 10 base pairs per full turn
    • Importance: allows for compact storage of genetic information and provides mechanism for replication and transcription

    Nucleotides

    • Building blocks of DNA, composed of sugar molecule (deoxyribose), phosphate group, and nitrogenous base
    • Sugar molecule forms backbone of DNA
    • Phosphate group links sugar molecules together, forming backbone
    • Nitrogenous base projects inward from backbone and pairs with other bases
    • Types of nitrogenous bases: purines (Adenine (A), Guanine (G)) and pyrimidines (Cytosine (C), Thymine (T))
    • Base pairing rules: Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T), Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C)
    • Importance: nitrogenous bases encode genetic information, base pairing rules ensure complementary strands are formed during DNA replication

    Kāna and its Sisters

    Verb Conjugation

    • Kāna and its sisters are a group of Arabic verbs that convey a sense of being or existence
    • These verbs are irregular and do not follow the usual patterns of Arabic verb conjugation
    • Conjugation patterns for Kāna:
      • was/were
      • he was: كَانَ (Kāna)
      • you (m.) were: كُنتَ (Kunta)
      • you (f.) were: كُنتِ (Kunti)
      • we were: كُنَّا (Kunnā)
      • you (pl.) were: كُنتُم (Kuntum)
      • they were: كُنَّ (Kunna)

    Sentence Structure

    • Kāna and its sisters are used to form sentences that describe a state or condition
    • Basic sentence structure: Kāna + subject + predicate
    • Example sentence: كَانَ زيدٌ مريضًا (Kāna Zaydun marīḍan) - Zayd was sick
    • The verb is usually in the third person singular (he/she/it) form, followed by the subject and then the predicate

    Irregular Verb Forms

    • Kāna and its sisters have irregular forms in the past tense
    • Other irregular verbs that belong to this group:
      • أصبح (Aṣbaḥa) - to become
      • أضحى (Aḍḥā) - to become
      • ظَلَّ (Ẓalla) - to remain
      • أمسى (Amsā) - to become
    • Each of these verbs has its own unique conjugation pattern

    Tense Usage

    • Kāna and its sisters are used to describe completed actions in the past
    • They can also be used to express a state or condition that existed in the past
    • The verb is often used in combination with other verbs to form more complex sentences
    • Examples of sentence usage:
      • كَانَ زيدٌ يَدرُسُ (Kāna Zaydun yadrusu) - Zayd was studying
      • كَانَتِ فاطِمَةُ تَكْتُبُ (Kānat Fāṭimatu taktubu) - Fāṭima was writing

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