3.1.5.1 Structure of DNA and RNA, 3.1.5.2 DNA replication Flashcards
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Explain why replication of DNA is described as semi conservative
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Each strand acts as a template;
Daughter DNA contains one new strand and one original
strand
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Describe the structure of DNA
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Polymers of nucleotides
Each nucleotide formed from deoxyribose, a phosphate and a base
Phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides
Double helix which strands held by hydrogen bonds
Hydrogen bonds between adenine, thymine and cytosine and guanine
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