DNA and DNA Replication

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What organelle is DNA usually found in?

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Nucleus

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What sequence of DNA bases would pair with the partial strand ATG TGA CAG?

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TAC ACT GTC

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Why is DNA important?

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

Front

What molecule's structure is represented in the drawing?

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A DNA molecule.

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What does DNA replication result in?

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Each DNA molecule has one new strand and one original strand.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the four bases of DNA?

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

Front

What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication.

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What enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?

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Helicase.