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Why is DNA replication necessary?
Why is DNA replication necessary?
- To show the specific order that bases occur in a chromosome
- To produce different arrangements of nucleotides in living organisms
- To ensure both new cells will have the correct DNA (correct)
- To provide the key to genetic diversity among living organisms
When does DNA replication occur?
When does DNA replication occur?
- During the S phase of interphase (correct)
- During the G1 phase of interphase
- During the G2 phase of interphase
- During the M phase of interphase
What is the role of DNA in providing genetic diversity among living organisms?
What is the role of DNA in providing genetic diversity among living organisms?
- Creating different arrangements of nucleotides (correct)
- Producing two identical complementary strands in DNA replication
- Ensuring the specific order of bases in a chromosome
- Serving as a template for protein structure
Which rule governs the base pairing in DNA replication?
Which rule governs the base pairing in DNA replication?
How does DNA replication work?
How does DNA replication work?
Who proposed that DNA controlled cell function by serving as a template for protein structure?
Who proposed that DNA controlled cell function by serving as a template for protein structure?
What are the monomers of DNA?
What are the monomers of DNA?
In Chargaff's Rules, what is the percentage of Guanine (G) when Adenine (A) is 20%?
In Chargaff's Rules, what is the percentage of Guanine (G) when Adenine (A) is 20%?
Which nitrogen base always bonds with Thymine in DNA?
Which nitrogen base always bonds with Thymine in DNA?
What provides diversity among living organisms based on DNA?
What provides diversity among living organisms based on DNA?
Who, along with Maurice Wilkins, produced X-ray diffraction images of DNA leading to the discovery of the Double Helix structure?
Who, along with Maurice Wilkins, produced X-ray diffraction images of DNA leading to the discovery of the Double Helix structure?
Which scientists used Rosalind Franklin's X-ray data to describe the DNA structure as a Double Helix?
Which scientists used Rosalind Franklin's X-ray data to describe the DNA structure as a Double Helix?
Why is DNA transcription necessary?
Why is DNA transcription necessary?
What is the main function of a triplet or codon in genetics?
What is the main function of a triplet or codon in genetics?
In DNA translation, what is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA)?
In DNA translation, what is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA)?
What is a key difference between DNA and RNA in terms of their sugar composition?
What is a key difference between DNA and RNA in terms of their sugar composition?
How does RNA polymerase contribute to the process of transcription?
How does RNA polymerase contribute to the process of transcription?
What is the primary role of transcription and translation in protein synthesis?
What is the primary role of transcription and translation in protein synthesis?
Flashcards
Why is DNA replication needed?
Why is DNA replication needed?
Ensures new cells get correct DNA.
When does DNA replication occur?
When does DNA replication occur?
During the S phase of interphase.
DNA role in genetic diversity?
DNA role in genetic diversity?
Creating different nucleotide arrangements.
Rule for base pairing in DNA?
Rule for base pairing in DNA?
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How does DNA replication work?
How does DNA replication work?
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Crick's proposal about DNA?
Crick's proposal about DNA?
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What are DNA's monomers?
What are DNA's monomers?
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Guanine % when Adenine is 20%?
Guanine % when Adenine is 20%?
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Which base bonds with Thymine?
Which base bonds with Thymine?
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What provides DNA diversity?
What provides DNA diversity?
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Who produced DNA X-ray images?
Who produced DNA X-ray images?
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Who described DNA as a double helix?
Who described DNA as a double helix?
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Why is DNA transcription needed?
Why is DNA transcription needed?
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Main function of a codon?
Main function of a codon?
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mRNA role in DNA translation?
mRNA role in DNA translation?
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DNA vs. RNA sugar?
DNA vs. RNA sugar?
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How does RNA polymerase help?
How does RNA polymerase help?
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Role of transcription/translation?
Role of transcription/translation?
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