DNA Replication

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What is the role of DNA polymerase?

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DNA polymerase builds new strands by bringing in new nucleotide bases.

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Which strand is copied faster during DNA replication?

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The leading strand is copied faster.

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What is the name of the enzyme that unwinds and unzips DNA?

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DNA Helicase.

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Which letter in a diagram typically depicts the Okazaki fragments?

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B - lagging strand.

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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What is the function of DNA helicase?

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DNA helicase unwinds and separates the two strands of DNA.

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What are Okazaki fragments?

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Okazaki fragments are short sequences of DNA nucleotides synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication.

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What is the leading strand in DNA replication?

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The leading strand is the DNA strand that is synthesized continuously in the direction of the replication fork.

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What is the lagging strand in DNA replication?

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The lagging strand is the DNA strand that is synthesized discontinuously in short segments away from the replication fork.

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What is the role of RNA primer in DNA replication?

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RNA primer provides a starting point for DNA polymerase to begin synthesis of the new DNA strand.