DNA & DNA Replication

DNA & DNA Replication

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Biology

9th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does DNA replicate?

Back

To prepare for cell division, so the new cell has a copy of the DNA.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do RNA nucleotide bases differ from DNA nucleotide bases?

Back

RNA contains uracil and ribose.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a DNA nucleic acid molecule, what joins nitrogenous bases together?

Back

Hydrogen bonds.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a base pair?

Back

Cytosine - Guanine.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mutation?

Back

Any change in the correct nucleotide sequence in a gene.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

Back

DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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