DNA Replication

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What bond holds the two DNA strands together?

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Hydrogen bonds hold the two DNA strands together, allowing them to form the double helix structure.

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What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

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The shape of a DNA molecule is a double helix, resembling a twisted ladder.

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What is the name of the process by which DNA is copied?

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The process by which DNA is copied is called replication.

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Give the complimentary strand for: ACT GGC TAC AAT CAG

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The complimentary strand is TGA CCG ATG TTA GTC.

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Where would you find DNA/chromosomes within a cell?

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DNA/chromosomes are found within the nucleus of a cell.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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The building blocks of DNA are nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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Name the four nitrogenous bases in DNA.

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The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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DNA polymerase is an enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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What is the difference between leading and lagging strands during DNA replication?

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The leading strand is synthesized continuously in the direction of the replication fork, while the lagging strand is synthesized in short segments (Okazaki fragments) away from the fork.

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What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

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Helicase is an enzyme that unwinds and separates the two strands of the DNA double helix during replication.