DNA Replication

Front

What is the name of the place where the double helix is unwound?

Back

Replication Fork

Front

Which two molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose sugar and phosphate

Front

The two strands of DNA are oriented in which manner?

Back

Antiparallel

Front

What is responsible for holding the two strands of the DNA double helix together?

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond?

Back

Hydrogen bonds

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the process of copying DNA called?

Back

DNA Replication

Front

What enzyme is primarily responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix?

Back

Helicase

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

Back

To synthesize new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

Front

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

Back

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