DNA Replication

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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

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Helicase is the enzyme that unwinds and unzips the DNA double helix to prepare it for replication.

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Which enzyme is known as 'The Builder' in DNA replication?

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DNA Polymerase is responsible for adding nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during replication.

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What do the daughter cells look like after mitosis?

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The daughter cells are identical to the original cell.

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Nitrogenous bases are joined by hydrogen bonds.

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What must be copied before a cell can divide?

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DNA must be copied before a cell can divide.

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What is the function of DNA Polymerase?

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DNA Polymerase adds nucleotides to the growing DNA strand and also proofreads the DNA for errors.

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What is the significance of the replication fork?

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The replication fork is the area where the DNA is being unwound and replicated, allowing for the synthesis of new DNA strands.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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The building blocks of DNA are nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the difference between leading and lagging strands in DNA replication?

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The leading strand is synthesized continuously in the direction of the replication fork, while the lagging strand is synthesized in short segments away from the fork.

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What is the role of primase in DNA replication?

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Primase synthesizes a short RNA primer that provides a starting point for DNA Polymerase to begin DNA synthesis.