WorksheetsDNA Replication Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What does the word "replicate" mean?
To create something brand new
To add something
To make an exact copy of something.
What happens in DNA replication?
DNA is copied
DNA is destroyed
DNA is changed
DNA is rearranged
Where does DNA replication happen?
The lysosomes
The ribosomes
The nucleus
The mitochondria
DNA replication makes 2 _____________ copies
Opposite
Identical
Similar
Different
What does it mean that DNA replication is semi-conservative?
Each new DNA molecule contains one original and one new strand.
Each new DNA molecule contains two totally different strands
Each new DNA molecule contains two original strands.
Each new DNA molecule contains two new strands.
Why does DNA replication happen?
So your body can make new cells
So your body can get rid of old cells
To make cells bigger
To make cells smaller
What monomer is DNA made up of?
Monosaccharides
Amino acids
Nucleotides
Fatty acids
Covalent bonds are _______________
strong
weak
Hydrogen bonds in between nitrogen bases are _______________
strong
weak
What does the enzyme helicase do during DNA replication?
Adds new nucleotides
Joins fragments
What does the enzyme DNA polymerase do during DNA replication?
Makes a new DNA strand by adding complementary nucleotides
What are the base pair rules?
A = T
G = C
A = G
C = T
A = C
G = T
A = A
C = C
G = G
T = T
