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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What are the complementary base pairs in DNA?

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

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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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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What is the S Phase in the cell cycle?

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The S Phase is the part of the cell cycle where DNA replication occurs, resulting in the duplication of the genetic material.

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Where does DNA replication take place in eukaryotic cells?

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DNA replication occurs in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

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What is a template strand in DNA replication?

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The original strand of DNA that serves as a guide for the synthesis of a new complementary strand.

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What is the significance of the leading and lagging strands in DNA replication?

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The leading strand is synthesized continuously, while the lagging strand is synthesized in short segments called Okazaki fragments.

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What are Okazaki fragments?

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Short segments of DNA synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication.

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What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

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Helicase is an enzyme that unwinds and separates the two strands of the DNA double helix.

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What is semi-conservative replication?

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The method of DNA replication where each new DNA molecule consists of one original strand and one newly synthesized strand.