DNA Structure and Replication

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The molecule pictured is a building block of _______.

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DNA

Front

What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

Front

Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand ATG TGA CAG?

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TAC ACT GTC

Front

Name this structure:

Back

nucleotide

Front

Adenine pairs with _______.

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Thymine

Front

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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Double helix

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase?

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To synthesize new DNA strands during replication.