DNA Replication

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Why is DNA important?

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It has genes that code for proteins which result in traits.

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What is the correct order of DNA replication?

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3, 4, 1, 2

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In a molecule of double-stranded DNA, the amount of Adenine present is always equal to the amount of?

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Thymine.

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What are the two strands of DNA?

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Antiparallel: run in opposite directions.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

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What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

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It unwinds the DNA double helix.

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What is semi-conservative replication?

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Each new DNA molecule consists of one old strand and one new strand.

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What is the significance of complementary base pairing?

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It ensures accurate DNA replication and transcription.