Question 1
Which sugar is found in a DNA nucleotide?
Correct Answer:
Deoxyribose
Question 2
According to base-pairing rules in DNA, adenine always pairs with which base?
Correct Answer:
Thymine
Question 3
Which nitrogenous base is present in RNA but absent in DNA?
Correct Answer:
Uracil
Question 4
During DNA replication, the enzyme that joins free DNA nucleotides to the template strand is:
Correct Answer:
DNA polymerase
Question 5
DNA replication is described as semi-conservative because:
Correct Answer:
Each new molecule contains one original and one new strand
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Prepare with the NSC Life Sciences Practice Questions - National Senior Certificate (NSC) Life Sciences - Grade 12 (CAPS) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering hormone, meiosis, called, chromosomes, and human. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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NSC Life Sciences Practice Questions - National Senior Certificate (NSC) Life Sciences - Grade 12 (CAPS) Exam

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