DNA Replication

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What is DNA replication?

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The process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA.

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What is the complementary base pairing rule in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine (A-T) and Cytosine pairs with Guanine (C-G).

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What enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?

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Helicase.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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

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What are the two main stages of DNA replication?

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Initiation and elongation.

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What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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Where is DNA located in eukaryotic cells?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the end result of DNA replication?

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Two identical molecules of DNA.

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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, while the lagging strand is synthesized in short segments called Okazaki fragments.

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What is the function of RNA primers in DNA replication?

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RNA primers provide a starting point for DNA polymerase to begin synthesis.