DNA Science Pre-Assesment

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What is a polypeptide?

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A polypeptide is a sequence of amino acids held together by peptide bonds.

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What is the backbone of DNA made of?

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The backbone of DNA is made of sugars and phosphates.

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Which enzyme unwinds and unzips the DNA molecule?

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DNA Helicase is the enzyme that unwinds and unzips the DNA molecule.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change or mistake in DNA.

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What controls cell functions because DNA is stored here?

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The nucleus controls cell functions because DNA is stored here.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What is the role of DNA Polymerase?

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DNA Polymerase is responsible for synthesizing new DNA strands during replication.

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What are base pairs in DNA?

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Base pairs are pairs of nitrogenous bases (adenine-thymine and guanine-cytosine) that form the rungs of the DNA ladder.

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What is the function of RNA Primase?

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RNA Primase synthesizes a short RNA primer to initiate DNA replication.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix structure composed of two strands that wind around each other.