1
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Two nucleic acids found in living cells
A
DNA and RNA
2
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Where is DNA found?
A
In the Nucleus
3
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Is DNA double or single stranded?
A
Double stranded
4
Q
In which phase does DNA replication take place?
A
Inter phase
5
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What is formed during DNA replication
A
Two identical chromotids
6
Q
What does non-coding DNA do?
A
Determines whether the genes are switched on or off
7
Q
Where is non-coding DNA used?
A
In DNA fingerprinting / profiling
8
Q
what is a short segment of DNA called?
A
Genes
9
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Why is DNA replication important?
A
each daughter cell has to have an identical DNA composition to the mother cell
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