DNA/DNA REPLICATION REVIEW

Front

In what phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication take place?

Back

S phase

Front

Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

What is the significance of the sequence (order) of the Nitrogen Bases in DNA?

Back

The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines the traits that an organism will possess.

Front

What is a section of DNA that codes for a specific protein called?

Back

Gene

Front

Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the role of DNA helicase in DNA replication?

Back

Unwinds the DNA double helix.

Front

What is the function of DNA polymerase?

Back

Synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA contains ribose sugar.