DNA Replication
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Biology
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is DNA replication?
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The process by which a cell makes an identical copy of its DNA, resulting in two DNA molecules, each containing one original strand and one new strand.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are nucleotides?
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The basic building blocks of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role does DNA polymerase play in DNA replication?
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DNA polymerase is the enzyme responsible for synthesizing new DNA strands by adding nucleotides to a growing chain during replication.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the origins of replication?
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Origins of replication are specific locations on the DNA molecule where replication begins, allowing the DNA to be copied efficiently.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the structure of DNA?
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DNA is a double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides twisted around each other, with complementary base pairing between adenine-thymine and guanine-cytosine.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between leading and lagging strands in DNA replication?
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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.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?
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Helicase is the enzyme that unwinds the double helix of DNA, separating the two strands to allow replication to occur.
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