DNA Replication Review

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Hydrogen bonds in between nitrogen bases are _______________

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weak

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What does the enzyme DNA polymerase do during DNA replication?

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Makes a new DNA strand by adding complementary nucleotides

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What does the word "replicate" mean?

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To make an exact copy of something.

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DNA replication makes 2 _____________ copies

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Identical

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What monomer is DNA made up of?

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Nucleotides

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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

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Unwinds the DNA double helix.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the function of ligase in DNA replication?

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Joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand.

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What is the significance of complementary base pairing in DNA?

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Ensures accurate replication and transcription of genetic information.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).