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What is the basic unit of nucleic acid?
What is the basic unit of nucleic acid?
- Chromosomes
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Nucleotides (correct)
Who discovered the structure of the DNA molecule as a Double Helix?
Who discovered the structure of the DNA molecule as a Double Helix?
- James Watson and Francis Crick (correct)
- Gregor Mendel
- Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins
- Matt Meselson and Frank Stahl
What nitrogenous base pairs with Guanine in DNA?
What nitrogenous base pairs with Guanine in DNA?
- Thymine
- Cytosine (correct)
- Adenine
- Uracil
Which scientists proved the Semi-Conservative replication of DNA?
Which scientists proved the Semi-Conservative replication of DNA?
How many strands does RNA have compared to DNA?
How many strands does RNA have compared to DNA?
What is the process of producing 2 identical replicas of DNA from 1 original DNA molecule called?
What is the process of producing 2 identical replicas of DNA from 1 original DNA molecule called?
What is the role of DNA Polymerase in DNA replication?
What is the role of DNA Polymerase in DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for starting the replication process by adding short RNA primers?
Which enzyme is responsible for starting the replication process by adding short RNA primers?
What happens in the termination phase of DNA replication?
What happens in the termination phase of DNA replication?
During translation, what is the role of transfer RNA (tRNA)?
During translation, what is the role of transfer RNA (tRNA)?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding and unzipping DNA during transcription?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding and unzipping DNA during transcription?
What is the function of Ligase in DNA replication?
What is the function of Ligase in DNA replication?
