U4P1/2 Kozian DNA Structure and Replication

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Why is DNA important?

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

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

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Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate.

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What is a function of DNA?

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Store genetic information.

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How would you best describe a DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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What is the correct complementary strand for the following DNA: ATCGAG?

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TAGCTC.

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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 base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

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Thymine.

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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 structure of DNA?

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A double helix composed of two strands.