Acampo. Kane Brenvitedy L TOC Name Ocampo. Kane Brenniedy \( L \). Instructions 1. Sut out each of the nucleotides (used the dash lines as a guide) and arrange them on the grid Remember the BasePair Rule. (You will have one set left over) 2. In order to match the pairs, one of the nucleotides must be arranged upside down. This is intended. The sides of the DNA double helix are arranged in an antiparallel fashion. Think of them like lanes on a highway going different directions. 3. Color each of the nucleotides Thymine \( = \) orange Adenine \( = \) green Guanine = purple Cytosine \( = \) yellow Deoxyribose \( = \) blue Phosphate \( = \) pink Questions: 1. Describe the base-pair rule. 2. What three things make up a

Let's break down the instructions and questions step by step. ### Instructions Breakdown 1. **Nucleotide Arrangement**: You need to cut out nucleotides and arrange them on a grid. The Base Pair Rule states that: - Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T) - Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C) This means that when you arrange the nucleotides, A will always be paired with T, and G will always be paired with C. 2. **Antiparallel Arrangement**: When arranging the nucleotides, remember that one strand of DNA runs in the opposite direction to the other. This is referred to as antiparallel. For example, if one strand runs from 5' to 3', the complementary strand will run from 3' to 5'. 3. **Color Coding**: Each nucleotide has a specific color: - Thymine (T) = Orange - Adenine (A) = Green - Guanine (G) = Purple - Cytosine (C) = Yellow - Deoxyribose = Blue - Phosphate = Pink ### Questions 1. **Describe the Base-Pair Rule**: The Base-Pair Rule is a fundamental principle in molecular biology that describes how nucleotides pair with each other in the DNA double helix. According to this rule: - Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T) through two hydrogen bonds. - Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C) through three hydrogen bonds. This specific pairing is crucial for the accurate replication of DNA and the transmission of genetic information. 2. **What three things make up a nucleotide?**: A nucleotide is composed of three main components: - **A nitrogenous base**: This can be one of four types (Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, or Cytosine). - **A sugar molecule**: In DNA, this sugar is deoxyribose. - **A phosphate group**: This group is attached to the sugar and is responsible for linking nucleotides together to form the DNA backbone. ### Summary - Follow the Base Pair Rule when arranging nucleotides. - Remember the antiparallel nature of DNA strands. - Use the specified colors for each nucleotide. - The Base-Pair Rule ensures specific pairing between nucleotides, and a nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous base, a sugar, and a phosphate group.