DNA Replication

Question 0

For each new cell to have the right amount of DNA before cell divides

Answer 0

DNA must replicate itself

Question 1

Process by which 2 identical copies of DNA are made. Occurs during Interphase

Answer 1

DNA replication

Question 2

The enzyme helicase unwinds the DNA. This starts at a fixed point

Answer 2

Step 1 of the DNA replication process

Question 3

DNA nucleotides bond to complimentary bases on each side of the DNA

Answer 3

Step 2 of DNA replication process

Question 4

DNA polymerase joins the nucleotides in a 5’ to 3’ direction on each strand

Answer 4

Step 3 of the DNA replication process

Question 5

DNA polymerase proofread a the bases and fixes any mistakes

Answer 5

Step 4 of the DNA replication process

Question 6

Purpose of DNA (what happens when DNA replication is complete)

Answer 6

You have 2 identical copies of DNA