Practice Structure Of Dna (2.1) - Genetics and Inheritance - IB MYP Class 10 Sciences (Group 4)

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Question 1.
What does DNA stand for?
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Think about the parts of the molecule.
Question 2.
Name one component of a nucleotide.
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These make up the building blocks of DNA.
3Question 3.
What is the structure of DNA?
- Single helix
- Double helix
- Triple helix
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Visualize the shape.
4Question 4.
True or False: Adenine pairs with Cytosine in DNA.
- True
- False
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Remember the base pairing rules.
Question 5.
How would the structure of DNA change if its nitrogen bases were not limited to A, T, C, and G? Discuss possible implications for genetic information.
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Consider the implications of having more than four bases.
Question 6.
Explain how errors in base pairing during DNA replication can lead to mutations and the potential impact on an organism.
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Think about what happens if one base is replaced by another.

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