DNA History, Structure, & Replication Review Flashcardizz

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What is the base pairing rule in DNA?

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A-T and C-G are the base pairs in DNA.

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What are the steps or rungs of the DNA ladder made up of?

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The rungs of the DNA ladder are made up of nitrogen bases.

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What is the structure of DNA called?

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The structure of DNA is called a Double Helix.

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If DNA has 30% Cytosine, what % Adenine does it have?

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If DNA has 30% Cytosine, it has 20% Adenine.

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Who took Photo 51, which was crucial for understanding DNA structure?

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Photo 51 was taken by Rosalind Franklin.

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What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

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The four nitrogen bases in DNA are Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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DNA polymerase is an enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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

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The double helix structure allows DNA to be compact and stable, and it facilitates the accurate replication of genetic information.

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What is the function of the sugar-phosphate backbone in DNA?

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The sugar-phosphate backbone provides structural support and stability to the DNA molecule.

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What is semi-conservative replication?

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Semi-conservative replication is the process by which each new DNA molecule consists of one original strand and one newly synthesized strand.