DNA Replication

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What is the structure of DNA strands?

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DNA strands are anti-parallel, meaning they run in opposite directions.

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What is the first step in DNA replication?

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The first step is that DNA Helicase unwinds the original DNA strand.

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What is a replication fork?

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A replication fork is the area where the DNA is split into two strands for replication.

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Where is DNA usually found in a cell?

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DNA is usually found in the nucleus of a cell.

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What base pairs with Cytosine in DNA?

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Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

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What enzyme is responsible for adding new nucleotides during DNA replication?

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DNA polymerase is responsible for adding new nucleotides.

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What role does RNA Primase play in DNA replication?

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RNA Primase lays down an RNA primer for new nucleotide bases.

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What is the function of DNA Ligase?

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DNA Ligase knits together fragments on the lagging strand.

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What is the semi-conservative nature of DNA replication?

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In semi-conservative replication, each new DNA molecule consists of one original strand and one new strand.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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The building blocks of DNA are nucleotides.