DNA Practice Flashcard

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid is also known as

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DNA

Front

Which enzyme assists in attaching nitrogen bases together once they are unzipped?

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DNA Polymerase

Front

In reference to nucleotide structure, what is the arrow on the right side?

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Nitrogen Base

Front

Which of the following has the correct elements found in DNA?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

Front

What forms the sides of the DNA structure?

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Sugar-phosphate

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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5-Carbon Sugar, Phosphate Group, Nitrogen Base

Front

What is the role of Helicase in DNA replication?

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Unzips the DNA double helix.

Front

What is the function of DNA Polymerase?

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Synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

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Double helix.