DNA Replication

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What is DNA replication?

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DNA replication is the process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA, resulting in two identical DNA molecules.

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What is the role of DNA Polymerase in DNA replication?

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DNA Polymerase is the enzyme responsible for adding nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during replication.

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What are Okazaki Fragments?

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Okazaki Fragments are short segments of DNA synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication.

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What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

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Helicase is the enzyme that unwinds and separates the two strands of DNA, preparing them for replication.

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What is the complementary base pairing rule in DNA?

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In DNA, adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T) and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G).

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What is the significance of the leading and lagging strands in DNA replication?

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The leading strand is synthesized continuously, while the lagging strand is synthesized in short segments (Okazaki Fragments) due to the antiparallel nature of DNA.

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What is the role of primase in DNA replication?

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Primase synthesizes a short RNA primer that provides a starting point for DNA Polymerase to begin DNA synthesis.

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What happens to the original DNA strands during replication?

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During replication, each original DNA strand serves as a template for the synthesis of a new complementary strand, resulting in two DNA molecules, each with one original and one new strand.

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What is the function of ligase in DNA replication?

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Ligase is the enzyme that joins Okazaki Fragments on the lagging strand, sealing the gaps between them.

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What are the end products of DNA replication?

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The end products of DNA replication are two identical DNA molecules, each containing one original strand and one newly synthesized strand.