DNA and 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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During which phase does DNA replication take place in eukaryotic cells?

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S phase.

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What is the corresponding DNA strand for 5'ATGCTCAGCTGA3'?

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3'TACGAGTCGACT5'.

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Which scientist was NOT involved in discovering the structure of DNA?

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Charles Darwin.

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What are the 4 nitrogen bases of DNA?

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Adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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

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What are nucleotides made of?

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A phosphate group, a sugar (deoxyribose), and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

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Helicase unwinds the DNA double helix.

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What is the function of DNA polymerase?

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DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose; RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose.