DNA Flashcard

Front

Which enzyme "unzips" DNA for replication?

Back

Helicase

Front

What are Chargaff's Rules?

Back

A -> T and C -> G

Front

DNA is _______ because 1/2 is the original DNA and 1/2 is the new DNA.

Back

Semi-Conservative

Front

Complete the following DNA Replication Sequence: ATGCTGA

Back

TACGACT

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

What is the function of DNA polymerase?

Back

DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides to a growing chain.

Front

What are nucleotides composed of?

Back

Nucleotides are composed of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

Front

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

Back

RNA acts as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

Front

What is the process of transcription?

Back

Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.