DNA — structure?
Double helix with complementary strands
DNA — what shape?
Double helix
DNA polymerase — role?
Synthesizes new DNA strands during replication
Nucleotides — components?
Base, sugar, phosphate
Mutations — types?
Substitutions, additions, deletions
Complementary bases — pairs?
A-T and C-G
Replication timing?
Occurs during S phase
DNA polymerase — role?
Synthesizes new DNA strands
Semi-conservative — meaning?
One original and one new strand
Mutations — types?
Substitutions, insertions, deletions
Test your knowledge with 9 questions on DNA Replication and Mutation Fundamentals.
1. During DNA replication, which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing new DNA strands?
2. What is the primary function of DNA polymerase during replication?
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