DNA Structure and Replication Test Review

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds

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What does RNA stand for?

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Ribonucleic acid

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Why is DNA replication crucial for living organisms?

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Each cell must have its own DNA.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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DNA polymerase adds in the new bases following the base pair rules.

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What is the name of the enzyme that unwinds and unzips DNA?

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DNA Helicase

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What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

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What is the complementary base pair for Adenine in DNA?

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Thymine (T).

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What is the function of DNA ligase?

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DNA ligase joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand during DNA replication.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What is the significance of the base pairing rules?

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Base pairing rules ensure accurate replication of DNA.