DNA Replication Daily

Front

The 2 sides of the DNA strand MUST separate BEFORE it can replicate.

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TRUE

Front

Is new DNA built on the original strands?

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FALSE

Front

DNA replication is considered to be which of the following due to the reuse of the original strands?

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Semi-Conservative

Front

This job of this enzyme is to open or “unzip” the strands of DNA by pulling apart the hydrogen bonds of the bases.

Back

Helicase

Front

This job of this enzyme is to create temporary RNA primers to give the polymerase enzyme something to attach.

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Primase

Front

This job of this enzyme is to build DNA by attaching complementary nucleotides to the original strands AND edit the primer to replace with DNA.

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DNA Polymerase

Front

This job of this enzyme is to connect or “link” any unattached DNA fragments.

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Ligase

Front

What is the name of the opened active sites of replication in DNA?

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Replication Bubble

Front

What is the name of the location point where Helicase is opening up the DNA?

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Replication Fork

Front

Is the lagging strand built continuously (without fragments)?

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FALSE