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What is the complementary base for adenine (A) in DNA?

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Thymine (T)

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What is the complementary base for cytosine (C) in DNA?

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Guanine (G)

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What type of bond holds the nitrogen bases together in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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To add nucleotides to the growing DNA strand

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What are the two main functions of DNA?

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To store genetic information and to provide instructions for protein synthesis.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What are nucleotides made of?

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A phosphate group, a sugar (deoxyribose), and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the process of DNA replication?

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The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division.

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What is the significance of complementary base pairing in DNA?

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It ensures accurate replication and transcription of genetic information.

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What are Okazaki fragments?

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Short segments of DNA synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication.