DNA Structure and Replication Flashcards

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What does DNA Stand For?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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Define DNA.

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What does RNA stand for and how is it different to DNA.

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Chromosomes

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Homologous Chromosomes

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Chromatid

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Sister Chromatids

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Histones

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Nucleosomes

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Gene

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DNA Helicase

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DNA Polymerase

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13
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What are the 4 nitrogenous bases?

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Adenine
Guanine
Cytosine
Thymine

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14
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What are the complementary base pairs for Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine and Thymine

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At The Gold Coast
Adenine = Thymine
Guanine = Cytosine
Cytosine = Guanine
Thymine = Adenine
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15
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Define Nucleotide

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16
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Define Prokaryote and list the characteristics of a them

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17
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Define Eukaryote and list the characteristics of a them

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18
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What is semi-conservative DNA replication

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19
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Why does eukaryotic DNA need to be different to prokaryotic DNA?

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