DNA Replication Review

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What is the name of the enzyme that unwinds and unzips DNA during replication?

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DNA Helicase

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What is the primary function of Helicase in DNA replication?

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To unzip the double helix of DNA.

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True or False: The DNA molecules formed after DNA replication are exact copies of their parent strands.

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True

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What sequence of DNA bases pairs with the partial strand CAT TCA CTG?

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GTA AGT GAC

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Where does DNA replication occur in eukaryotic cells?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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To synthesize new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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

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Name the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA.

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

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What is the significance of complementary base pairing in DNA replication?

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It ensures that the new DNA strands are accurate copies of the original strands.

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What is the difference between the leading strand and the lagging strand during DNA replication?

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The leading strand is synthesized continuously, while the lagging strand is synthesized in short segments called Okazaki fragments.