DNA Replication L.16.3

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What is the semi-conservative model of DNA replication?

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In the semi-conservative model, each daughter DNA molecule consists of one parent strand and one newly synthesized strand.

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What is DNA replication?

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DNA replication is the process of copying and duplicating a DNA molecule, where the copy contains one original strand paired with a newly synthesized complementary strand.

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What is the complementary DNA strand for AATCATGGA?

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The complementary strand is TTAGTACCT.

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Why is DNA important for living organisms?

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DNA serves as the blueprint for the traits of all living things.

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Why can bacteria produce human proteins?

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Bacteria can recognize human genes and produce human proteins because the basic components of DNA are the same in humans and bacteria.

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What are nucleotides?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

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What is base pairing in DNA?

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Base pairing in DNA refers to the specific pairing of adenine with thymine (A-T) and cytosine with guanine (C-G).

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in replication?

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DNA polymerase is an enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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What is the significance of the origin of replication?

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The origin of replication is the specific location on the DNA molecule where replication begins.