DNA Structure and Replication

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Why does DNA replicate?

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To create another copy for the new cell.

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In an Eukaryotic cell, where is DNA located?

Back

Nucleus.

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What is a change in a DNA sequence that affects genetic information?

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Mutation.

Front

DNA is a polymer made of which monomer?

Back

Nucleotides.

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What type of bond joins the two strands of nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication.

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What enzyme unwinds the DNA double helix during replication?

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Helicase.