DNA Structure and DNA Replication

Front

What are the monomers of nucleic acids called?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What is the process in which DNA makes an exact copy of itself?

Back

Replication

Front

What is the name of the model that describes a DNA molecule?

Back

Double Helix

Front

In a DNA structure, what do the circles represent?

Back

Phosphates

Front

Which type of bonds hold together the phosphate-sugar backbone of DNA?

Back

Covalent bonds

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

Back

It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides to a growing chain.

Front

What is the significance of complementary base pairing in DNA?

Back

It ensures accurate replication and transcription of genetic information.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

Front

What is the function of the helicase enzyme during DNA replication?

Back

It unwinds the DNA double helix.