DNA replication

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Why is DNA important?

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It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base.

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What is the first step of DNA replication?

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DNA Helicase unwinds the original DNA strand.

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Which enzyme unzips the double helix?

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Helicase.

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In which organelle is DNA usually found?

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Nucleus.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What are the base pairs in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

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What role does DNA polymerase play in DNA replication?

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It builds new strands by bringing in new nucleotide bases.

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What is the function of RNA primase in DNA replication?

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It lays down RNA primer for new nucleotide bases.

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What is the role of ligase in DNA replication?

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It knits together fragments on the lagging strand.