Practice Double Helix Structure Of Dna (5.4)

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Question 1.
What are the components of a nucleotide?
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Think about what 'nucleotide' means.
Question 2.
Which nitrogenous bases pair together in DNA?
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Remember the base pairing rules!
3Question 3.
What structure is DNA known for?
- Single Helix
- Double Helix
- Triple Helix
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Think of the famous twisted ladder shape.
4Question 4.
True or False: Guanine pairs with Thymine in DNA.
- True
- False
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Remember the specific base pairing rules.
Question 5.
Design an experiment to observe mutations in DNA due to incorrect base pairing. What would you look for?
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Consider how you would trace a mutation back to its source.
Question 6.
Explain how the discovery of DNA's structure has impacted genetics.
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Think about the applications of this discovery in modern science.

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