Ch. 11 DNA Replication

Front

Process in which DNA makes an exact copy of itself.

Back

Replication

Front

DNA replication results in two DNA molecules. What is the composition of these molecules?

Back

Each one with one new strand and one original strand.

Front

Order of replication: 3, 4, 2, 1, 3, 1, 4, 2, 2, 1, 4, 3, 3, 4, 1, 2

Back

3, 4, 1, 2

Front

Why does DNA replicate?

Back

To create another copy for the new cell

Front

Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand
CAT TCA CTG

Back

GTA AGT GAC

Front

Which organelle is DNA usually found in? Options: cell membrane, vacuole, chloroplast, nucleus

Back

nucleus

Front

Describes the twisted ladder-like shape of a DNA molecule

Back

Double Helix

Front

What are the 4 nitrogen bases?

Back

adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine

Front

Which two components make up the nucleotide backbone?

Back

deoxyribose sugar and phosphate group

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.