DNA Replication Concepts

DNA Replication Concepts

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8th Grade

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of DNA replication?

To create new cells

To make more DNA

To code for traits

To break down molecules

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which part of a eukaryotic cell does DNA replication primarily occur?

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Mitochondria

Ribosomes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which enzyme is known as 'the unzipping enzyme' because it unwinds the DNA double helix?

DNA Polymerase

Primase

Ligase

Helicase

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of Primase during DNA replication?

To glue DNA fragments together

To build new DNA strands

To prevent DNA from supercoiling

To create a starting point for DNA Polymerase

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the two strands of a DNA molecule oriented relative to each other?

They run in the same direction.

They run in opposite directions.

One runs clockwise, the other counter-clockwise.

Their directions are not important.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which direction does DNA polymerase build a new DNA strand?

3' to 5' direction

5' to 3' direction

North to South direction

Clockwise direction

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the short DNA segments formed on the lagging strand during replication called?

Watson-Crick fragments

Okazaki fragments

Helicase fragments

Primase fragments

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After DNA replication, what does each new DNA molecule consist of?

Two entirely new strands.

Two entirely original strands.

One original strand and one newly made strand.

A mix of RNA and DNA strands.