DNA and DNA Replication

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Why is DNA important?

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It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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Guanine bonds with ______________.

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Cytosine.

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What is the enzyme that unzips the DNA to prepare for replication?

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Helicase.

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In a molecule of double-stranded DNA, the amount of Adenine present is always equal to the amount of ______________.

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Thymine.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

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

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It allows for the efficient storage of genetic information and replication.