DNA, RNA & Replication Flashcard 24-25

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What is semiconservative replication?

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Semiconservative replication is the process by which each new DNA molecule contains one old strand and one new strand.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase during DNA replication?

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DNA polymerase builds complementary strands of DNA during replication.

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What is a component of both DNA and RNA nucleotides?

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The phosphate group is a component of both DNA and RNA nucleotides.

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Which base is found in RNA but not in DNA?

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Uracil is found in RNA but not in DNA.

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What is the function of DNA polymerase's proofreading ability?

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The proofreading ability of DNA polymerase is to correct errors in the newly synthesized DNA strand.

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What are the building blocks of DNA and RNA?

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The building blocks of DNA and RNA are nucleotides.

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What sugar is found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose is the sugar found in DNA.

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose is the sugar found in RNA.

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What are Okazaki fragments?

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Okazaki fragments are short sequences of DNA synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication.

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What is the function of RNA?

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RNA plays a crucial role in translating genetic information from DNA into proteins.