DNA Structure and Replication

Front

What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid

Front

What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds

Front

What is the complementary nucleotide sequence for GGG - ACT - TTT?

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CCC - TGA - AAA

Front

According to the Base Pair Rule, if a DNA molecule contains 2 cytosines, how many guanines will it contain?

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2

Front

Cytosine always pairs with which nitrogenous base?

Back

Guanine

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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Double helix

Front

What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication

Front

What enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?

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Helicase