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DNA Replication
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Matthew Mallon
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Journey through the fascinating world of DNA replication with our comprehensive Quizizz assessment, crafted specifically for 9th-grade science students. This engaging quiz, designed by Matthew Mallon, features 15 multiple-choice questions that cover the essential aspects of DNA replication. With a medium difficulty level, it challenges students to think critically while providing visual elements to enhance understanding. Each question allows students between 30 seconds to 2 minutes to respond, ensuring a balanced pace for thoughtful consideration. This quiz aligns with K-12 curriculum standards, making it an excellent tool for reinforcing classroom learning and preparing students for more advanced biology topics. Understanding DNA replication is crucial for grasping the fundamentals of biology. Before diving into replication, students should familiarize themselves with the DNA structure, including its nucleotide components: phosphate, sugar, and base. Key enzymes play vital roles in the replication process: helicase unwinds the DNA double helix, primase lays down RNA primers, DNA polymerase adds nucleotides to form new strands, and ligase connects DNA fragments on the lagging strand. Recognizing the antiparallel arrangement of DNA strands and the sequential steps of replication is essential. Mastering these concepts not only builds a strong foundation for future biology studies but also enhances critical thinking skills. Interactive quizzes like this one are invaluable for reinforcing these concepts and ensuring students are well-prepared for future challenges. Join us on Quizizz to test your DNA replication knowledge in a fun and interactive way! Our platform transforms complex biology concepts into engaging learning experiences, complete with immediate feedback to help you identify areas for improvement. Teachers can track student progress, making it a valuable resource for classroom instruction. Challenge yourself with varying difficulty levels and see how mastering DNA replication concepts can prepare you for further biology studies and assessments. Ready to take on the challenge? Try the DNA replication quiz on Quizizz today and embark on an exciting educational adventure!
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Structure: What are the parts of a nucleotide?
phosphate, sugar, base
A, T, G, C
Nucleic Acids
two base pairs connected
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Structure: Which of the following best describes the arrangement of the sides of the DNA molecule
Bonding
Alternating
Anitparallel
Parallel
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Enzymes: The enzyme that unwinds the DNA to prepare for replication
helicase
replicase
polymerase
synthase
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Enzymes: Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides?
Topoisomerase
DNA Polymerase
Ligase
Primase
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Enzymes: Enzyme that connects the DNA to the backbone (glues)
Ligase
Polymerase
Helicase
Primase
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Enzymes: #3 in the photo is what enzyme? Hint: It tells DNA Polymerase where to start.
Ligase
Helicase
Polymerase
Primase
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Phases: Which is the first step?
DNA Helicase unwinds original DNA strand
RNA Primase lays down RNA primer for new nucleotide bases.
DNA polymerase builds new strands by bring in new nucleotide bases.
Ligase knits together fragments on lagging strand
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