Ch. 11 DNA & Replication

Front

Replicate the following strand of DNA: AATCATGGA

Back

TTAGTACCT

Front

DNA replication results in two DNA molecules. What is the composition of these molecules?

Back

Each one with one new strand and one original strand.

Front

A process in which DNA has the unique ability to make an exact copy of itself.

Back

Replication

Front

Which two components make up the DNA nucleotide backbone?

Back

deoxyribose sugar and phosphate group

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things

Front

What are the 4 nitrogen bases?

Back

adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine

Front

Which organelle is DNA usually found in? Options: cell membrane, vacuole, chloroplast, nucleus

Back

nucleus

Front

Describes the twisted ladder-like shape of a DNA molecule

Back

Double Helix

Front

Order of replication: 3, 4, 2, 1, 3, 1, 4, 2, 2, 1, 4, 3, 3, 4, 1, 2

Back

3, 4, 1, 2

Front

Why does DNA replicate?

Back

To create another copy for the new cell