DNA Replication

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DNA replication is known as ____ replication because it produces two half-old, half-new strands.

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semi-conservative, semiconservative

Front

What kind of bonds holds DNA base pairs together?

Back

Hydrogen Bonds

Front

Where do humans get nucleotides to form new strands of DNA? Options: From food, We synthesize it, Both through food and synthesis, Neither through food or synthesis

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Both through food and synthesis

Front

How many base pairs are estimated in human DNA?

Back

3 billion

Front

DNA replication takes place during __(1)__ within the larger __(2)__ in mitosis. Options: 1 - S phase, 2 - Gap 1; 1 - Interphase, 2 - S phase; 1 - S phase, 2 - Interphase; 1 - Interphase, 2 - Gap 1.

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1 - S phase, 2 - Interphase

Front

The X shaped chromosomes are described as:

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Two sister chromatids

Front

What is PCR and what is it used for?

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PCR = Polymerase Chain Reaction. This makes copies of DNA segments.

Front

Where does the DNA get 'unzipped' for replication? Options:

The replication origin

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The centromere

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The telomere

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The 'zipper attachment'

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The replication origin

Front

DNA replication requires a strand to act as a __(1)__ strand to form a __(2)__ strand.

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1 - template, 2 - complimentary

Front

DNA replication goes through the process of __(1)__ then __(2)__.

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Transcription then Translation