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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Where does DNA replication occur in eukaryotic cells?

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In the nucleus.

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What phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

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During the S phase (Synthesis phase).

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What is the role of DNA helicase in DNA replication?

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DNA helicase unwinds the double helix structure of DNA.

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What is the function of DNA polymerase?

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DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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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 semi-conservative replication?

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The method of DNA replication where each new DNA molecule consists of one old strand and one new strand.