DNA replication
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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, ensuring that each new cell receives a complete set of genetic information.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which enzyme is responsible for adding free nucleotides to the replicating DNA?
Back
DNA polymerase is the enzyme that adds free nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during replication.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of DNA helicase in DNA replication?
Back
DNA helicase is the enzyme that unwinds and separates the two strands of the DNA double helix, allowing replication to occur.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'semi-conservative' mean in the context of DNA replication?
Back
Semi-conservative means that each new DNA molecule consists of one original (parent) strand and one newly synthesized strand.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Match the nucleotide with its complementary nucleotide: Adenine - ?
Back
Thymine is the complementary nucleotide to Adenine in DNA.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of DNA ligase during DNA replication?
Back
DNA ligase is responsible for joining Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand, sealing nicks in the sugar-phosphate backbone.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three main steps of DNA replication?
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The three main steps are: 1) Initiation (unwinding the DNA), 2) Elongation (adding nucleotides), and 3) Termination (completing the new strands).
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