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Structure

Question for 5 Points

DNA has been described as this

shape:

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Structure

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Double Helix

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Structure

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DNA is made up repeating units (building

blocks) that are made og: a phosphate, a sugar

and a base. This repeating unit is called: Show Answer

Structure

Answer for 10 Points

Nucleotide

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Structure

Question for 15 Points

The backbone of a DNA molecule is made of what two molecules:

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Structure

Answer for 15 Points

Phosphate and Sugar

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Structre

Question for 20 Points

The inside of the DNA molecule (the rungs of the ladder) are made

up of:Show Answer

Structure

Answer for 20 Points

Nitrogenous Bases

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Structure

Question for 25 Points

Opposite sides of the DNA molecule are bonded together between the

bases. The type of bond that is used is called a:

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Structure

Answer for 25 Points

Hydrogen Bond

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Function

Question for 5 Points

DNA is used to:

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Function

Answer for 5 Points

Store genetic information

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Function

Question for 10 Points

These molecules are used to provide

strength to the DNA molecule. Name one of

the two molecules:Show Answer

Function

Answer for 10 Points

Phosphate or Sugar

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Function

Question for 15 Points

This molecules job is to provide the coding

information in the DNA molecule. Name this

molecule:Show Answer

Function

Answer for 15 Points

Nitrogenous Bases

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Function

Question for 20 Points

DNA is stored here in eukaryotes, which

provides protection for the DNA molecule.

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Function

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Nucleus

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Function

Question for 25 Points

DNA is used to store genetic information. It

uses this genetic information to make

___________ that are used in the body. Show Answer

Function

Answer for 25 Points

Proteins

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Bases

Question for 5 Points

List the 4 bases that make up DNA:

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Bases

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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Bases

Question for 10 Points

How do the four bases pair up together?

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Bases

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Adenine with Thymine

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Bases

Question for 15 Points

Complete the other half of this DNA molecule:

A T G G C T A A

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Bases

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A T G G C T A A

T A C C G A T T

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Bases

Question for 20 Points

The sequence of bases on one strand of DNA is

paired to the sequence of bases on the other strand

of DNA. This is called:Show Answer

Bases

Answer for 20 Points

Complementary Base Pairing

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Bases

Question for 25 Points

What is the reason why weak Hydrogen bonds are used between the bases to hold each side of the DNA

molecule together?Show Answer

Topic 3

Answer for 25 Points

Weak hydrogen bonds are used so that they can

easily be broken apart for DNA replication and protein synthesis.

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Vocabulary

Question for 5 Points

The material that contains the

information that determines inherited

characteristics.Show Answer

Vocabulary

Answer for 5 Points

DNA

(deoxyribonucleic acid)

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Vocabulary

Question for 10 Points

In a nucleic-acid chain, a subunit that consists of a sugar, phosphate,

and nitrogen containing base.

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Vocabulary

Answer for 10 Points

Nucleotide

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Vocabulary

Question for 15 Points

Nitrogenous bases made of 2 rings of

carbon and nitrogen atoms.

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Vocabulary

Answer for 15 Points

Purine

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Vocabulary

Question for 20 Points

Nitrogenous bases made of a single ring of

carbon and nitrogen atoms.

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Vocabulary

Answer for 20 Points

Pyrimidine

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Vocabulary

Question for 25 Points

What is the rule stating that adenine always

pairs with thymine and guanine always pairs

with cytosine?Show Answer

Vocabulary

Answer for 25 Points

Base Pairing Rule

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Fun Facts

Question for 5 Points

Where does your DNA originally come from?

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Fun Facts

Answer for 5 Points

Your parents

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Fun Facts

Question for 10 Points

True or False

The only organelle in eukaryotes to contain DNA is the nucleus.

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Fun Facts

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False

The mitochondria and chloroplast contain their

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Fun Facts

Question for 15 Points

How do the purine and pyrimidine bases pair

up?

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Fun Facts

Answer for 15 Points

A purine always pairs with a pyrimidine.

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Fun Facts

Question for 20 Points

List the two purine bases and the two pyrimidine bases.

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Fun Facts

Answer for 20 Points

Pruines: Adenine and Guanine

Pyrimidines: Cytosine and Thymine

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Fun Facts

Question for 25 Points

DNA in the condensed form is coiled around

what type of molecule?

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Fun Facts

Answer for 25 Points

Proteins

(called histone)

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“Big Points”

Question

The other type of nucleic acid that helps DNA make proteins is

called:Show Answer

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Big Points

Answer for Big Points

RNA

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