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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Base pairing. | the way in which nucleotides form a DNA double helix; two nucleotides are paired together |
| double stranded | (adjective) the way in which DNA is organized into two strands of paired nucleotides that are bonded together |
| gene | (noun) the basic unit of heredity that consists of a long continuous thread of DNA on a chromosome |
| helix | (noun) a coil or spiral shape |
| nucleic acid | (noun) a type of organic molecule that stores an organism's genetic information; DNA and RNA are nucleic acids |
| nucleotide | (noun) any of a group of molecules that, when joined together, are the building blocks of DNA or RNA (nucleic acids) |