DNA Replication

Front

What enzyme adds DNA nucleotide bases to create a complimentary strand?

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DNA polymerase

Front

What process makes a complimentary strand of DNA?

Back

Replication

Front

What will the matching sequence be on a strand that reads AAGCTAT?

Back

TTCGATA

Front

What enzyme breaks the bonds (unzips) in DNA?

Back

Helicase

Front

In DNA, which base pairs with Adenine (A)?

Back

Thymine (T)

Front

What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

Back

Helicase unwinds and unzips the DNA double helix.

Front

What is the function of ligase in DNA replication?

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Ligase joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand.

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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