DNA and DNA Replication

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What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

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Thymine

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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

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Helicase is the enzyme that unzips the DNA to prepare for replication.

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What is the result of DNA replication?

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DNA replication results in two DNA molecules, each one with one new strand and one original strand.

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Why is DNA considered important?

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

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix composed of two strands that are complementary and anti-parallel.

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What is the function of DNA polymerase?

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DNA polymerase is the enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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What is the significance of complementary base pairing in DNA?

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Complementary base pairing ensures accurate replication and transcription of genetic information.

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What is the difference between leading and lagging strands during DNA replication?

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The leading strand is synthesized continuously, while the lagging strand is synthesized in short segments called Okazaki fragments.

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What is semi-conservative replication?

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Semi-conservative replication is the process by which each new DNA molecule consists of one original strand and one newly synthesized strand.