DNA Replication

Front

Replicate the following strand of DNA: AATCATGGA

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TTAGTACCT

Front

The enzyme that unzips the DNA to prepare for replication

Back

helicase

Front

DNA replication results in two DNA molecules. What is the composition of these molecules?

Back

Each one with one new strand and one original strand.

Front

The bonds that hold the two strands of DNA together come from...

Back

weak hydrogen bonds between the bases

Front

Which two components make up the DNA nucleotide backbone?

Back

deoxyribose sugar and phosphate group

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things

Front

Which enzyme fixes the Okazaki fragments in the lagging strand?

Back

Ligase

Front

What are the gaps between the newly synthesized DNA on the lagging strand called?

Back

Okazaki fragments

Front

The enzyme that splits open the DNA creates what's called a fork - where the DNA separates into the lagging strand and the ______ strand.

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leading

Front

Polymerase is able to replicate the new DNA ______ along the leading strand.

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continuously