Questions: ( 1 ) list the major components of a nucleotide, and describe how these monomers are linked to form a nucleic
acid.
( 2 ) Describe the roles of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).
( 2 ) The two strands of DNA are held by hydrogen bonds between complementary bases. Describe the role of
hydrogen bonds in maintaining DNA structure and in DNA replication
( 3 ) Describe the roles of helicase, single-strand binding proteins, primase, and RNA primer.
( 4 ) Explain what energy source drives the elongation of DNA new strands
( 5 ) Distinguish between the leading strand and the lagging strand.
( 6 ) Define transcription and translation.
( 7 ) Explain what it means to say that the genetic code is redundant and unambiguous.
( 8. ) Relate DNA triplet, mRNA codon, and tRNA anticodon.
( 9 ) Define alternative splicing and explain its biological and evolutionary significance.
(5 points) Given the following DNA molecule:
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