DNA Structure and Replication

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What type of macromolecule is DNA?

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Nucleic acid.

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In DNA, which base does Adenine always pair with?

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Thymine.

Front

What is the complementary DNA strand for TAGCTA?

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ATCGAT.

Front

What forms complementary base pairs in DNA?

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Nitrogenous bases.

Front

What are single ring structures in DNA called?

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Pyrimidines.

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What are the two types of nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Purines and pyrimidines.

Front

What are the purines found in DNA?

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Adenine and Guanine.

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix.

Front

What sugar is found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose.

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in replication?

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It synthesizes new DNA strands.