DNA Replication

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What is DNA replication?

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The process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA before cell division.

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Why is DNA replication important for living organisms?

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Each cell must have its own DNA to function properly.

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What does it mean for DNA strands to be antiparallel?

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The two strands of DNA run in opposite directions.

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What are nitrogenous bases?

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The building blocks of DNA that include adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

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What must be copied before a cell can divide?

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DNA must be copied before cell division.

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What is the role of enzymes in DNA replication?

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Enzymes help to unwind the DNA and synthesize new strands.

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What is the first step in DNA replication?

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The DNA double helix unwinds and separates into two strands.

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What is the function of DNA polymerase?

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DNA polymerase is the enzyme that adds new nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during replication.

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What is a replication fork?

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The Y-shaped region where the DNA is split into two strands during replication.

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What is the significance of complementary base pairing in DNA?

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It ensures that the new DNA strands are exact copies of the original strands.