DNA Structure and Replication

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What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What is the structure of DNA commonly described as?

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A double helix.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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Replication.

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What enzyme is responsible for building the new DNA strand during replication?

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DNA polymerase.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

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What is the function of RNA in relation to DNA?

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RNA helps in the synthesis of proteins based on the instructions from DNA.

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What happens during the process of transcription?

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The DNA sequence is copied into mRNA.

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Why is it crucial for DNA to be copied accurately?

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To ensure that the new cells receive the correct genetic instructions.

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What are Okazaki fragments?

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Short segments of DNA synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication.