DNA Replication

Front

What is the process in which DNA makes an exact copy of itself?

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Replication

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What is the correct order of DNA replication?

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3, 4, 1, 2

Front

Why does DNA replicate?

Back

To create another copy for the new cell.

Front

Where are amino acids joined together to make polypeptides?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

What enzyme unwinds the DNA to prepare for replication?

Back

Helicase

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in replication?

Back

It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides.

Front

What are the three main components of a nucleotide?

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A phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What is the function of the helicase enzyme?

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To unwind the double helix structure of DNA.

Front

What is the significance of the replication fork?

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It is the area where the DNA is split into two strands for replication.