DNA Replication

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What is DNA replication?

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A process in which DNA makes an exact copy of itself.

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Where is DNA usually found in a cell?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the complementary strand of DNA for AATCATGGA?

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TTAGTACCT.

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

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What type of bonds hold the two strands of DNA together?

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Weak hydrogen bonds between the bases.

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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

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To unwind the DNA double helix.

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What is the function of DNA polymerase?

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To synthesize new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

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What is the difference between leading and lagging strands in DNA replication?

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Leading strand is synthesized continuously, while lagging strand is synthesized in short segments.

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What is a replication fork?

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The Y-shaped region where the DNA is split into two strands during replication.

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What is the significance of the 5' and 3' ends of DNA?

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They indicate the direction in which DNA strands are synthesized.