(답) NCEA L3: DNA Replication Q [2]

Part B: DNA is made up of two polynucleotide chains.

Q: 1. What group of biochemical compounds are composed of nucleotides?

a: Nucleic acids.

Q: 2. What component molecules make up a nucleotide?

a: Sugar, phosphate and base

Q: 3. Where in a human cell does replication of DNA occur?

a: In the nucleus

Q: 4. Draw and show what is meant by semi-conservative replication.

Q: 5. What percentage of DNA in the second generation cell would have come from the parent cell?

a: 25%

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