DNA/DNA REPLICATION REVIEW

Front

Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

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

Front

What is a section of DNA that codes for a specific protein called?

Back

Gene

Front

Which of the following is a reason for cancer?

Back

Rapid Cell Replication

Front

The enzyme that unzips the DNA to prepare for replication is called?

Back

Helicase

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

A double helix made of nucleotides.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

Front

What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication.

Front

What role does DNA polymerase play in DNA replication?

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It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.