Introduction to DNA & Replication

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This enzyme is capable of breaking Hydrogen bonds found between the bases of DNA.

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DNA Helicase

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What is the purpose of DNA replication?

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Duplicate the DNA

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Why is it crucial that living things are able to replicate their DNA?

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Each cell must have its own DNA

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Replicate the following strand of DNA: AATCATGGA

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TTAGTACCT

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The enzyme that unzips the DNA to prepare for replication

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helicase

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

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Each one with one new strand and one original strand.

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The bonds that hold the two strands of DNA together come from...

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weak hydrogen bonds between the bases

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The DNA nucleotide is composed of three parts. Which two components make up the nucleotide backbone?

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deoxyribose sugar and phosphate group

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What is responsible for holding the two strands of the DNA double helix together?

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hydrogen bonds

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Why is DNA important?

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