Questions and Answers
What is the structure characteristic of the DNA molecule?
What is a subunit of a nucleotide in DNA and RNA?
Nitrogen base
A pyrimidine is a nitrogen base that has a single-ring structure.
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Purines have a single-ring structure.
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Thymine pairs with which nitrogen base?
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What pairs with cytosine?
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Hydrogen bonds are strong bonds formed when atoms share electrons.
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Covalent bonds are weak bonds between atoms.
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What type of sugar is a component of DNA nucleotides?
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What makes up a nucleotide?
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What forms the backbone of a DNA molecule?
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What are Chargaff's Rules regarding base pairing?
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What is the full form of DNA?
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Study Notes
DNA Structure Overview
- DNA is structured as a double helix, resembling a twisted ladder or spiral staircase.
- The nucleotide comprises a deoxyribose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.
Nitrogen Bases
- Nitrogen bases are critical components of nucleotides; they come in two categories: purines and pyrimidines.
- Purines (adenine and guanine) have a double-ring structure.
- Pyrimidines (thymine, cytosine, and uracil) feature a single-ring structure.
Base Pairing
- Thymine pairs with adenine through hydrogen bonding.
- Cytosine pairs with guanine, also via hydrogen bonds.
Bonding in DNA
- Hydrogen bonds form between the nitrogen bases, providing stability while allowing separation during replication.
- Covalent bonds connect the sugar and phosphate groups within a nucleotide, ensuring a strong structural integrity.
Backbone Composition
- The backbone of DNA is formed by alternating deoxyribose sugar and phosphate groups, creating a framework for the nitrogen base pairs to attach.
Chargaff's Rules
- Chargaff's Rules highlight that in any given DNA molecule, the quantity of adenine (A) equals thymine (T), and cytosine (C) equals guanine (G).
DNA Function
- DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) carries the genetic blueprint for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all living organisms, influencing inherited characteristics.
Nucleotide Structure
- Each nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogen base, making it the fundamental building block of DNA and RNA.
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Test your knowledge on the components of DNA with this labeling quiz. You'll encounter terms such as double helix, nitrogen bases, and their classifications. Perfect for students learning about molecular biology.
