DNA Replication

DNA Replication

Assessment

Flashcard

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

14 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is DNA replication?

Back

DNA replication is the process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA, allowing genetic information to be passed on during cell division.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main enzymes involved in DNA replication?

Back

The main enzymes involved in DNA replication are DNA helicase (unzips the DNA), DNA polymerase (adds nucleotides to form a new strand), and DNA ligase (joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a nucleotide?

Back

A nucleotide is the basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the base pairing rule in DNA?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the replication fork?

Back

The replication fork is the area where the DNA double helix is unwound, allowing the replication process to occur.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between leading and lagging strands?

Back

The leading strand is synthesized continuously in the direction of the replication fork, while the lagging strand is synthesized in short segments (Okazaki fragments) away from the fork.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?