DNA Replication

4. What is the shape of a DNA molecule?
6. What is the specific name of the sugar found in DNA?
9. What happens during "Step 1: Unwinding"?
13. What are the three components of a nucleotide?
15. During which step are matching nucleotides added to the original strand?
19. What are the building blocks of DNA called?
21. Which enzyme is responsible for "unzipping" the DNA double helix?
22. What does the "S" in S-phase stand for?
25. If a DNA Polymerase sees a Cytosine (C) on the original strand, what will it attach to the new strand?
26. How many identical DNA molecules are produced at the end of replication?
28. Where does DNA replication take place in eukaryotic cells?
30. Which part of the nucleotide carries the actual genetic "code"?

1. What is the "Enzyme Crew" nickname for Helicase?
2. Which enzyme builds the new DNA strand by adding matching nucleotides?
3. What is created when Helicase begins breaking the nitrogen base bonds?
5. Which enzyme acts as "The Builder" during the replication process?
7. Why is DNA replication described as "semi-conservative"?
8. In the ladder analogy of DNA, what makes up the "steps" of the ladder?
10. What is the primary goal of DNA replication?
11. According to base pairing rules, Adenine (A) always pairs with which nitrogenous base?
12. When does DNA replication occur in the cell cycle?
14. Why must a cell replicate its DNA before it divides?
16. What does Guanine (G) always pair with?
17. What specific bond does Helicase break to separate the DNA strands?
18. What is the nickname given to the enzyme Ligase?
20. The term "conserve" in semi-conservative replication refers to:
23. If the original DNA strand has the sequence A-T-C-G, what would the new strand sequence be?
24. DNA replication occurs before which cellular process?
27. What happens during "Step 3: Gluing"?
29. Which of the following is NOT a main enzyme mentioned in the replication process?