Practice What Is Dna? (1) - DNA Structure and Function

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Question 1.
What are the components of a nucleotide?
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Think about what’s needed to build DNA.
Question 2.
Which two bases pair together in DNA?
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Remember the letter combinations.
3Question 3.
What does DNA stand for?
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The first part relates to its sugar component.
4Question 4.
True or False: Guanine pairs with Adenine.
- True
- False
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Remember the base pairing rules.
Question 5.
How would a change in the base sequence of DNA affect protein synthesis?
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Consider how mutations can change traits.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of genetic engineering and how understanding DNA supports this field.
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Think about real-life applications in agriculture or medicine.

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