DNA Replication

Front

What is the orientation of the two strands of DNA?

Back

Antiparallel

Front

What is the primary function of DNA polymerase?

Back

It builds & edits the new DNA strand.

Front

Why is DNA replication necessary?

Back

During mitosis, your cells divide into 2 new cells.

Front

What must happen first for DNA replication to occur?

Back

DNA is unwound.

Front

If there is 29% guanine in a DNA molecule, what is the percent of thymine?

Back

21%.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

Back

It unwinds the DNA double helix.

Front

What is the significance of complementary base pairing in DNA?

Back

It ensures accurate replication and transcription.

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

A double helix.