Questions and Answers
What are the building blocks of nucleic acids known as?
Nucleotides
What does the acronym DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Where are chromosomes, made of DNA, located?
Nucleus
What are small sections of a DNA molecule that determine genetic traits called?
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What is the sugar found in DNA?
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What are the pyrimidine bases?
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What are the purine bases?
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How many strands does a DNA molecule consist of?
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What is DNA made of?
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What do nucleotides attach by in a DNA molecule?
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What shape does DNA have?
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Who are the two scientists credited with discovering the structure of DNA?
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What are the individual units that make up the strands of DNA?
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What is the backbone of the DNA molecule made up of?
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What are the names of the four different bases in DNA?
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What bond pairs the bases of DNA on the axis of the molecule?
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What is Chargaff's rule?
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Why do we have DNA?
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What is DNA replication?
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Study Notes
Nucleotides and DNA Structure
- Nucleic acids are composed of building blocks known as nucleotides.
- DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, which is essential for genetic information storage.
- DNA is organized into structures called chromosomes, found within the nucleus of cells.
- Each chromosome contains small segments called genes, which dictate genetic traits.
Components of DNA
- The sugar found in DNA is deoxyribose, which is part of the nucleotide structure.
- Pyrimidine bases in DNA include cytosine and thymine.
- Purine bases in DNA are adenine and guanine.
- A DNA molecule consists of two complementary strands forming a double helix shape.
Nucleotide Composition
- Nucleotides are made up of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
- Nucleotides connect through bonds formed between hydrogen and the phosphate group.
- The "backbone" of the DNA molecule consists of sugar and phosphate components.
Base Pairing and Rules
- The four different nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine.
- Base pairs form through hydrogen bonds: adenine pairs with thymine, and cytosine pairs with guanine, following Chargaff's rule.
- Nucleotides themselves serve as monomers that combine to form DNA strands.
Discovery and Function
- James Watson and Francis Crick are credited with the discovery of the DNA double helix structure.
- DNA acts as the blueprint of life, vital for growth, development, and functioning of organisms.
- DNA replication involves copying the DNA molecule onto another segment, ensuring genetic continuity.
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Test your understanding of nucleotides and the structure of DNA with this quiz. Explore the components of DNA, including sugars, bases, and the double helix format. Dive into base pairing rules and the significance of chromosomes and genes in genetic information.
