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Its structure is two spirals interlaced; double meaning two, helix being the technical word for such a shape. DNA is known as the double helix because it coils up into chromosomes and looks like a winding staircase.

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What is kept in the DNA of the nucleus?

The DNA in the nucleus contains the genetic information that provides instructions for building and maintaining an organism. It carries the code for the synthesis of proteins and determines the characteristics of an individual.


How many strands Make up One DNA Molecule?

A DNA molecule is made up of two strands that are joined together to form a double helix structure. Each strand contains a series of nucleotide bases that pair up with each other (A with T, and G with C) to create the genetic code.


The four bases in the DNA molecule are the cell's?

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Discuss the semiconservative replication of DNA?

DNA is double-stranded. The semi-conservative idea of replication means that the two strands split apart and each strand is used as a template to make a new strand. This method allows each daughter cell to have one old strand and one new strand. This is opposed to the conservative method in which the parent DNA stays together and one daughter cell receives that DNA and the other cell receives two newly synthesized strands.


Compare and contrast the process of DNA replication to RNA transcription?

DNA replication means that the entire strand of DNA is copied. You end up with two double stranded DNAs that are full length. The four bases that make up DNA are A,T,G & C. Transcription is the copying of just a small section of DNA. From ChaCha!

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Who discovered DNAs shape?

The discovery of DNA's double helix structure was made by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953. They were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962 for their groundbreaking discovery.


What is kept in the DNA of the nucleus?

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The purpose of the hydrogen bonds in double-strand DNA?

DNA consists of two long chains of nucleotides twisted into a double helix and joined by hydrogen bonds between the complementary bases adenine and thymine or cytosine and guanine. The sequence of nucleotides determines individual hereditary characteristics.


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Does viruses have dnas?

Some do, some don't


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Little Bits - 2010 DNAs 1-35 was released on: USA: 21 September 2010


How many strands of DNA is present in a primary spermatocyte?

There are only two strands within the DNA that is present in a primary spermatocyte. There are many double stranded breakage DNAs withing the spermatocyte.


When do Yes Pretty Cure 5 get a new transformations?

They can access their DNAs to transform with the yell of "Pretty Cure Metamorphose!"


What is dnas primary function?

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Is it possible to not receive DNA from all great grandparents?

No, it is not possible not to receive DNA from all the great grandparents because our parents have their DNAs.


Is DNA important for living beings.Explain with example?

without DNA, we are nothing Yes, because our dnas created everything in us. it is the beginning of life.


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