DNA double helix — structure?
Two complementary strands twisted into a spiral.
Double Helix — structure?
Two complementary strands twisted into a spiral.
DNA replication — enzyme?
DNA polymerase synthesizes new strands.
Nucleotides — components?
Phosphate, deoxyribose, nitrogenous base.
RNA transcription — process?
DNA is copied into RNA by RNA polymerase.
Base Pairing Rules?
A with T, C with G.
Antiparallel Strands — importance?
Essential for replication and transcription.
DNA replication — process?
Semi-conservative duplication of DNA.
Origin of Replication — function?
Start site for DNA copying.
Leading vs lagging strand — difference?
Continuous vs discontinuous synthesis.
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1. What is the structure of DNA primarily characterized as?
2. Who discovered the double helix structure of DNA, and in what year?
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