DNA Structure and Replication

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Why does DNA replicate?

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To create another copy for the new cell.

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In a molecule of double-stranded DNA, the amount of Adenine present is always equal to the amount of?

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Thymine.

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What is the process in which DNA has the unique ability to make an exact copy of itself?

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Replication.

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Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides during DNA replication?

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Polymerase.

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What shows the correct complementary base pairing for DNA?

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A-T, G-C.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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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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To unwind the DNA double helix.

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What is the function of primase in DNA replication?

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To synthesize a short RNA primer for DNA polymerase to start replication.