DNA Structure and Replication

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What base does Adenine bond with in DNA?

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Thymine

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List the four nitrogen bases found in DNA.

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine

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What components make up the sides of the DNA ladder?

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Sugars and Phosphates

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What base does Guanine bond with in DNA?

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Cytosine

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What is the result of DNA replication?

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Two DNA molecules, each with one new strand and one original strand.

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What is the structure of DNA commonly described as?

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A double helix.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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What is the function of the nitrogen bases in DNA?

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They store genetic information and code for proteins.

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What is the significance of complementary base pairing in DNA?

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It ensures accurate replication and transcription of genetic information.

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What are the two main stages of DNA replication?

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Initiation and elongation.