DNA Replication

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Why is DNA important?

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

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The new DNA strand formed after DNA replication is an exact copy of its parent strand. True or False?

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True.

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What is the shape of DNA?

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Double helix.

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The bonds that hold the two strands of DNA together come from...

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Weak hydrogen bonds between the bases.

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What are the 4 nitrogen bases?

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Adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

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What is DNA replication?

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The process by which a DNA molecule makes a copy of itself.

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What enzyme is primarily responsible for DNA replication?

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DNA polymerase.

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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

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To unwind the DNA double helix.

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What are Okazaki fragments?

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Short sequences of DNA synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication.

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What is the leading strand in DNA replication?

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The strand that is synthesized continuously in the same direction as the replication fork.