DNA - bio term 1 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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where is DNA found?
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DNA is found in the nucleus of most cells
2
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what does DNA stand for?
A
Deoxyribonucleic acid (dee-ok-see-rai-bow-nyoo-klay-uhk acid)
3
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what two chains does DNA consist of?
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two chains called the backbone that twist together know as the double helix
4
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what does each nucleotide have?
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each nucleotide has three parts know as; phosphate, sugar and nitrogenus base.
5
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what are the four nitrogenous bases
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A-(adenine)
T-(thymic)
G-(guanine)
C-(cytosine)
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