DNA

• DNA Replication:

  • When: Interphase
  • Where: Nucleus
  • Why: To create identical copies of DNA needed for mitosis or meiosis (replace, repair or reproduce). Allows for hereditary info to be passed on. Maintains correct chromosome number.
• 'DNA replication allows for hereditary inforation to be passed on' True or False?

  True
• What type of bonds break into two in DNA replication?

  Hydrogen bonds
• Label the base triplets in this diagram

  A) C

  B) T

  
• What phase does DNA replication occur in?

  Interphase
• What kind of copies does DNA replication produce?

  Identical copies
• Name the two pyrimidines.

  1. Thymine
  2. Cytosine
• A hydrogen bond is found between two DNA strands.
• DNA replication uses DNA nucleotides