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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is DNA replication?
When DNA makes a copy of itself
When DNA makes RNA
When DNA makes proteins
When RNA makes a copy of itself
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the shape of DNA called?
Single Helix
Double Twist
Double Helix
Web-like ribbon
- 3. Multiple Choice
In replication, a single strand from the original DNA molecule is used as a _______________ for the new strand. (helps make an exact copy)
Pattern
Template
Copy
Xerox
- 4. Multiple Choice
"Cars in the Garage at All Times" ( C with G, A with T), is a way to remember the order of what?
base pairings
semiconductors
enzymes
replication
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of these is not a nitrogenous base in DNA
Adenine
Glucose
Guanine
Cytosine
- 6. Multiple Choice
Nucleic Acid is the polymer. What is the monomer?
Hydrochloric Acid
Lipids
Amino Acid
Starch
- 7. Multiple Choice
The name for the process that includes growth, DNA synthesis, and cell division. This process repeats itself throughout the lifetime of the cell.
Cell Life
Growth and Development
Homeostasis
Cell Cycle
- 8. Multiple Choice
Semiconservative Replication means each new strand of DNA is composed of one _____________________, or one strand from original DNA molecule, and one new strand.
First Strand
Original Strand
Starting Point
5' to 3'
- 9. Multiple Choice
When a cell divides, what do we call the newly created cells?
Daughter cells
Brother Cells
Son Cells
Sister Cells
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the enzyme that "unzips" - or separates strands of DNA so replication can begin?
Primerase
Polymerase
Helicase
Ligase
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the enzyme that binds base pairs together to create the new strand of DNA.
Peptin
DNA Ligase
Cytosine
DNA Polymerase
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the enzyme that marks the starting point for DNA replication?
Primase
Timase
Ligase
Rigase
- 13. Multiple Choice
What do we call the spot where DNA replication begins?
Random Sampling
Original Nucleotide
Duplication Bubble
Point of Origin
- 14. Multiple Choice
5' and 3' are how we talk about what as relates to DNA?
direction
shape
size
time
- 15. Multiple Choice
To say that DNA strands are "antiparallel" means that....
the sides run into each other and cross at the center
the sides run parallel to each other, but with opposite base pairs
the sides run parallel to each other, with the same base pairs
the sides run backwards to each other, with disconnecting base pairs.
- 16. Multiple Choice
On one side of the replication bubble, replication can proceed smoothly, from one end to the other. On the other side, it has to start in small segments that ligase later "glues" together. What are these strands called?
Fast and Slow
Leading and Lagging
Top and Bottom
High and Low
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