DNA Replication

Front

Why is it crucial that living things are able to replicate their DNA?

Back

Each cell must have its own DNA.

Front

Adenine bonds with ______________.

Back

Thymine.

Front

DNA replication results in two DNA molecules,

Back

each one with one new strand and one original strand.

Front

Which 2 molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.

Front

Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

Back

nucleus.

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

A double helix.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA called?

Back

Nucleotides.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

Back

It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

Front

What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

Back

It unwinds the DNA double helix.