DNA Structure and Replication

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Why is DNA important?

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It serves as the blueprint for making proteins in living organisms.

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Guanine bonds with ______________.

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Cytosine

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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What are the 4 nitrogen bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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Adenine bonds with ______________.

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Thymine

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What are nucleotides made of?

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A phosphate group, a sugar (deoxyribose), and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase?

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DNA polymerase is an enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands during replication.

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What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

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Helicase unwinds the DNA double helix at the replication fork.

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What is the significance of complementary base pairing?

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Complementary base pairing ensures accurate DNA replication and transcription.