DNA is short for Deoxyribonucleic acid. DNA is a molecule that contains the instructions an organism needs to develop and to reproduce. DNA is also an double Helix.
2. What are the building blocks of DNA called? Name the three main components of these building blocks.
The 4 main components of the building blocks of DNA are Adenine (A), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G) and Thymine (T).
3. Where in the eukaryotic cell is the DNA found?
In the eukaryotic cell DNA is found in the nucleus, the mitochondria, and the chloroplasts
4. List and describe as many functions of DNA in living things that you can think of (at least three!)
The main function/ role of DNA is the storage of information.
5. List each color that is represented for the nitrogenous bases located within the center of the molecule.
Blue, Grey, Red and Green
6. Examine the nucleotides. Draw and take a picture of a nucleotide and lable the three parts.
A glycosidic bond forms between a nitrogen base group.
8. What type of bonds form between the sugar- phosphate groups?
A covalent bond forms between the sugar- phosphate groups.
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