NC EOC Review: DNA Structure & Replication

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Why do cells replicate their DNA?

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To make more DNA for new cells.

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What type of bond holds the nitrogenous bases of DNA nucleotides together?

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Weak hydrogen bonds.

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid.

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What enzyme is responsible for attaching new nitrogenous bases during DNA replication?

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DNA Polymerase.

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Where in the cell does DNA replication occur?

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Nucleus.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

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To unzip the DNA double helix.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.