DNA Replication

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are Okazaki fragments?
Back
Short segments of DNA synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
On which strand of DNA do Okazaki fragments appear during DNA replication?
Back
Lagging strand.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'semi-conservative' mean in the context of DNA replication?
Back
Each new DNA molecule consists of one old (parent) strand and one new strand.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is DNA replication said to occur during the S-phase of Interphase?
Back
The cell is about to divide and must have two identical copies of DNA for the new cells.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the first action that occurs in DNA replication?
Back
DNA Helicase unwinds the original DNA strand.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of DNA Helicase in DNA replication?
Back
It unwinds and unzips the DNA double helix.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of RNA Primase in DNA replication?
Back
It lays down an RNA primer for new nucleotide bases.
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