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DNA & Cell Cycle
Covers Unit 4: DNA & Cell Cycle
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Give one reason as to why cell division is important. | For organism growth, development, maintanence or repair. |
| What are the three phases of interphase? | G1, S, G2 (growth 1, synthesis, growth 2) |
| Describe the 4 steps of DNA replication. | 1. helicase unzips the DNA strand. 2. primase sets starting points. 3. DNA polymerase builds DNA strands & removes RNA. 4. ligase fills holes & glues strand. |
| What are the four phases of mitosis? | prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase |
| T or F? Cytokinesis is part of mitosis. | FALSE |
| Which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur? | S phase (synthesis phase) |
| What is Chargaff's rule? | Adenine pairs with Thymine. Cytosine pairs with Guanine. |
| T or F: DNA can leave the nucleus to give instructions to cells. | FALSE! |
| What does DNA stand for? | DeoxyriboNucleic Acid |
| What are the 3 components of a nucleotide? | a phosphate group, a nitrogenous base & a deoxyribose sugar |
| Name the 4 nitrogenous bases. | Adenine / Thymine / Guanine / Cytosine |
| Which nitrogenous base pairs with Thymine? | Adenine |
| Which nitrogenous base pairs with Cytosine? | Guanine |
| A segment of DNA that codes for a trait or protein is a... | gene |
| What is the name of the shape of DNA? | double helix |