DNA & Replication

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Which enzyme has the job of unzipping the double helix?

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Helicase is the enzyme responsible for unzipping the DNA double helix during replication.

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In which organelle is DNA usually found?

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DNA is usually found in the nucleus of a cell.

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What is the shape of DNA?

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The shape of DNA is a double helix.

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Match the nucleotide Adenine with its complementary nucleotide.

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Adenine pairs with Thymine.

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Match the nucleotide Cytosine with its complementary nucleotide.

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Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

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What is the function of DNA polymerase?

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DNA polymerase is the enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides to a growing chain.

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What is the role of ligase in DNA replication?

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Ligase is the enzyme that joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand during DNA replication.

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What are nucleotides made of?

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Nucleotides are made of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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The process of copying DNA is called DNA replication.