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DNA Structure
Base-Pairing
DNA Replication
DNA History
Miscellaneous
100
What kind of macromolecule is DNA?
Nucleic acid
100
Which base does adenine bond with?
Thymine/T
100
What is the name of the original strand being copied?
Template strand
100
Which two scientists finally stated the shape of the DNA molecule?
Watson and Crick
100
Where in the eukaryotic cell is DNA found?
nucleus
200
What are the monomers which make up DNA called?
nucleotides
200
How many rings does a pyrimidine have ?
One
200
What kind of DNA replication actually occurs?
Semi-conservative replication
200
Which female scientist used x ray crystallography to investigate the structure of DNA?
Which female scientist used x ray crystallography to investigate the structure of DNA? Rosalind Franklin
200

How many children does Mrs. Cobb have?

What are 4?

(2 Boys and 2 girls)

300
What is the shape of a DNA molecule?
double helix
300
Which type of weak bonds hold the base pairs together ?
hydrogen
300
What is the enzyme which unzips the DNA called?
Helicase
300
What was the name of Franklin's research partner
Maurice Wilkins
300

What sport did Mrs. Cobb's oldest son play in college?

What is soccer?

400
A nucleotide is made up of a sugar , a base and ______?
phosphate
400
If a DNA sample is 38% cytosine (C), what percent is thymine (G)?
38%
400

In what phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication take place?

What is the S Phase?

(Synthesis Phase)

400
What does Chargaff's Rule state?
A bonds with T and C bonds with G
400
Why does DNA replication have to occur?
Growth and repair of cells
500
Which two parts make up the DNA backbone?
deoxyribose and phosphate
500
Which two bases are purines?
Adenine and guanine
500
What is the name of enzyme responsible for adding nucleotides to the new DNA strand
DNA polymerase
500
Which famous international award did Watson, Crick and Wilkins win for their research?
Nobel Price in Medicine
500

What instrument does Mrs. Cobb play?

What is the piano?