DNA Structure and Replication

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Why is DNA important?

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It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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What makes up the SIDES of a DNA ladder?

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Deoxyribose sugars & phosphates.

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Choose the correct complementary nucleotide sequence for the following: GGG - ACT - TTT

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CCC - TGA - AAA.

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Which enzyme is responsible for adding the free nucleotides to the replicating DNA?

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DNA polymerase.

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According to the Base pair rule, if a DNA molecule contains 1500 adenines how many thymine's will it contain?

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1500.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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A phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogen base.

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What is the function of DNA helicase?

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To unwind the DNA double helix during replication.

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What is the role of DNA ligase?

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To join Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand during DNA replication.

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What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

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