Semester 1 Review

Front

What enzyme is responsible for matching free floating nucleotides to the template strand during DNA replication?

Back

DNA polymerase

Front

What does letter A represent in the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase

Front

What does letter I represent in the cell cycle?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What process is described as the copying of DNA?

Back

DNA Replication

Front

What effect do enzymes have on the activation energy of a reaction?

Back

They lower the energy needed.

Front

Which part of a nucleotide can change to represent different versions?

Back

Nitrogenous Base

Front

What is the primary function of DNA polymerase?

Back

To synthesize new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

Front

What are the three main stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis.

Front

What is the role of RNA polymerase in the cell?

Back

To synthesize RNA from a DNA template.

Front

What is the difference between DNA replication and transcription?

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DNA replication copies the entire DNA molecule, while transcription copies a specific gene into RNA.