DNA and DNA Replication Practice 2024, Biology

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What is the process in which DNA makes an exact copy of itself?

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Replication

Front

What determines the traits that an organism will possess?

Back

The sequence (order) of the Nitrogen Bases in DNA.

Front

In double-stranded DNA, the amount of Adenine is always equal to the amount of which other base?

Back

Thymine

Front

What is the basic building block of nucleic acids, including DNA?

Back

Nucleotide

Front

What are the monomers of nucleic acids?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What is the complementary base pair for Adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine

Front

What is the complementary base pair for Cytosine in DNA?

Back

Guanine

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the double helix structure of DNA?

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The double helix structure allows for the efficient packing of DNA and provides stability.