4 - DNA Structure and Replication
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main components of a DNA nucleotide?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes up DNA.
What is the shape of DNA?
💡 Hint: It looks like a twisted ladder.
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What does the double helix structure of DNA represent?
💡 Hint: Remember the shape of DNA.
True or False: In DNA replication, both strands are copied simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Think about how DNA strands are oriented.
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Explain how mutations can occur during DNA replication and why proofreading by polymerase is crucial.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of accuracy in genetic information.
Design an experiment to test the effects of a DNA polymerase inhibitor on DNA replication.
💡 Hint: Think about how you could track DNA synthesis.
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