DNA Replication

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What are the two molecules that form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

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Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.

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Why is DNA replication crucial for living organisms?

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Each cell must have its own DNA.

Front

What is the role of DNA Polymerase in DNA replication?

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DNA Polymerase is responsible for adding nucleotides during DNA synthesis.

Front

What is the structure of a DNA molecule commonly referred to as?

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A double helix.

Front

In which organelle is DNA usually found?

Back

Nucleus.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA called?

Back

Nucleotides.

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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A phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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

Front

What is the base pairing rule in DNA?

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A pairs with T, and C pairs with G.

Front

What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

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Helicase unwinds the DNA double helix.