DNA and DNA Replication

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base.

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Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand ATG TGA CAG?

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TAC ACT GTC.

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What is the correct complimentary strand for the following DNA: ATCGAG?

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TAGCTC.

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What is the enzyme that unzips the DNA to prepare for replication?

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Helicase.

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How would you best describe a DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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What is the function of DNA polymerase during DNA replication?

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It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides to the growing chain.

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What is the role of the nitrogen base in a nucleotide?

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It encodes genetic information and pairs with complementary bases.

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What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

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

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication.

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What is the significance of the double helix structure of DNA?

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It allows for the stable storage of genetic information and facilitates replication.