Why does DNA replicate?
DNA & DNA Replication

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To prepare for cell division, so the new cell has a copy of the DNA.
2.
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How do RNA nucleotide bases differ from DNA nucleotide bases?
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RNA contains uracil and ribose.
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In a DNA nucleic acid molecule, what joins nitrogenous bases together?
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Hydrogen bonds.
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Which of the following is a base pair?
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Cytosine - Guanine.
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What is a mutation?
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Any change in the correct nucleotide sequence in a gene.
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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?
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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.
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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?
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DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.
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