DNA, Replication, and the Cell Cycle Practice Questions Period 6

Front

What is the shape of DNA?

Back

Double helix

Front

DNA is made up of monomers called _____________.

Back

Nucleotides

Front

In DNA, the nitrogenous base Adenine pairs with ______________.

Back

Thymine

Front

Which enzyme is responsible for using nucleotides to build 2 complimentary DNA strands during DNA Replication?

Back

DNA Polymerase

Front

During which phase of mitosis do centrosomes use microtubules to line chromosomes up along the middle of the cell?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the function of DNA helicase during replication?

Back

To unwind the DNA double helix.

Front

What is the role of DNA ligase in DNA replication?

Back

To join Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand.

Front

What is the cell cycle?

Back

The series of phases that a cell goes through from its formation to its division.

Front

What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.