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DNA Structure and Replication Review
On the lines provided, complete the following sentences.
1. The letters DNA stand for:
.
2. The structure of a DNA molecule can be described as a
3. Two scientists,
.
and
received a
Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of a DNA molecule. However, they relied heavily on an x-ray
crystallography photography by ________________________________ who did not receive a Nobel Prize.
4. Genetics is the study of
.
5.
was a monk who experimented with inhertance patterns using pea
plants and later became known as the father of
.
Circle the correct term to complete the sentences below.
6. During DNA replication, the DNA molecule ( separates / combines ) into two strands.
7. At the end of DNA replication, ( four / two ) new strands of DNA have been produced, giving a total of
( four / two ) strands of DNA.
8. New DNA is replicated in strands complementary to old DNA because production of new DNA follows the
rules of ( base pairing / the double helix ) in a ( conservative / semi-conservative ) pattern.
Identify the numbered parts of the DNA molecule below and write the name on the corresponding lines.
Hydrogen Bond
nucleotide
Nitrogenous base
sugar-phosphate backbone
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Identify the numbered parts of the DNA molecule below and write the name on the corresponding lines.
DNA polymerase
helicase
nucleotides
DNA molecule
new strand
template strand
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19. What is the name of the process shown in the diagram above?
20. When does a cell do this process?
21. What is the outcome of this process?
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