1.1 - DNA: Structure and Properties
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Practice Questions
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What are the components of a nucleotide?
💡 Hint: Think about what three parts make up the building blocks of DNA.
What does A pair with in DNA?
💡 Hint: Use the phrase 'Apples in the Tree' for a memory aid.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following bases pairs with adenine?
💡 Hint: Use the phrase 'Apples in the Tree' to remember.
True or False: The G-C base pair is more stable than A-T due to the number of hydrogen bonds.
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of hydrogen bonds.
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Challenge Problems
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How would DNA structure differ if uracil replaced thymine? Discuss the implications for stability and base pairing.
💡 Hint: Remember how base pairing rules dictate stability.
Propose an experiment to test the thermal stability of G-C versus A-T base pairs in DNA replication.
💡 Hint: Consider the number of hydrogen bonds and how they could play a role in stability.
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