DNA REPLICATION
NCEA Type Questions
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Part A:
1. Describe the function of DNA polymerase.
2. Describe the significance that the 3′ and 5′ ends have in the process.
3. Discuss the ways in which complementary strands are formed.
4. Explain why the process is necessary for the growth of living organisms.
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Part B: DNA is made up of two polynucleotide chains.
1. What group of biochemical compounds are composed of nucleotides?
2. What component molecules make up a nucleotide?
3. Where in a human cell does replication of DNA occur?
4. Draw and show what is meant by semi-conservative replication.
5. What percentage of DNA in the second generation cell would have come from the parent cell?
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Part C:
1. Describe the process of DNA replication.
2. DNA replication is described as a semi-conservative process. Explain what is meant by semi-conservative.
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*Try to practice writing essay type questions. NCEA external examination questions will be asking you to ‘Discuss’ or ‘Explain’ about a topic.