DNA Replication L.16.3

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What is DNA replication?

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The process of copying and duplicating a DNA molecule, resulting in two DNA molecules, each containing one original strand and one new strand.

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What does the semi-conservative model of DNA replication state?

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In the semi-conservative model, each daughter DNA molecule consists of one parent strand and one newly synthesized strand.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix structure, a sugar-phosphate backbone, and is composed of nucleotide polymers.

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What are the base pairing rules in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine (A-T) and Guanine pairs with Cytosine (G-C).

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What is the significance of the sugar-phosphate backbone in DNA?

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The sugar-phosphate backbone provides structural support and stability to the DNA molecule.

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What is the role of nucleotides in DNA?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the difference between DNA replication and transcription?

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DNA replication copies the entire DNA molecule, while transcription synthesizes RNA from a DNA template.

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What is the function of DNA polymerase?

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DNA polymerase is an enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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Why can bacteria produce human proteins?

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Bacteria can recognize human genes because the basic components of DNA are the same in both humans and bacteria.

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What is the process of translation?

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Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information encoded in mRNA.