DNA Replication

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What is the result of DNA replication?

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DNA replication results in two DNA molecules, each one with one new strand and one original strand.

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Why is DNA considered important?

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

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In which type of organisms is DNA found in the nucleus?

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DNA is found in the nucleus of eukaryotes.

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What is the name of the enzyme that unzips the DNA to prepare for replication?

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The enzyme that unzips the DNA is called helicase.

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What is the term for the location where the double helix is unwound during DNA replication?

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The location where the double helix is unwound is often referred to as the replication fork.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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The building blocks of DNA are nucleotides.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, a sugar (deoxyribose), and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

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What is the base pairing rule in DNA?

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The base pairing rule states that adenine pairs with thymine (A-T) and cytosine pairs with guanine (C-G).

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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DNA polymerase is the enzyme responsible for adding nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during replication.