DNA Structure and Replication

Front

In order for the DNA to replicate, which bonds must be broken?

Back

Hydrogen bonds must be broken for DNA replication.

Front

What is the monomer of DNA?

Back

The monomer of DNA is a Nucleotide.

Front

What are the alternating molecules that make up the backbone of DNA?

Back

The backbone of DNA is made up of Phosphates and Sugars.

Front

Who formed the base pair rules in DNA?

Back

Erwin Chargaff formed the base pair rules.

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

The structure of DNA is a Double helix.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

Back

DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

Front

What is the significance of the antiparallel structure of DNA?

Back

The antiparallel structure allows for proper base pairing and replication of DNA.

Front

What is the function of the phosphate group in a nucleotide?

Back

The phosphate group links nucleotides together to form the DNA backbone.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.