AP bio DNA structure and Replication

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What is the term used to describe DNA Replication?

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Semi-Conservative

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Identify the correct Purine nitrogen bases.

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Adenine and Guanine

Front

Guanine bonds with which nitrogen base?

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Cytosine

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Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides during DNA replication?

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DNA Polymerase

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

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Thymine

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What is the structure of DNA?

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Double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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

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What is the role of DNA Ligase?

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To join Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand during DNA replication.

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What is the function of Primase in DNA replication?

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To synthesize a short RNA primer to initiate DNA synthesis.

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What is the significance of the Anti-Parallel structure of DNA?

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It allows for complementary base pairing and proper replication.