DNA Replication

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What does PCR stand for?

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Polymerase Chain Reaction

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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 called Okazaki fragments.

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Why is it crucial that living things are able to replicate their DNA?

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Each cell must have its own DNA to function properly.

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What enzyme helps helicase unzip DNA by relieving supercoiling tension?

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Gyrase

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Where are Okazaki fragments found?

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Okazaki fragments are found on the lagging strand.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

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Helicase unwinds and separates the double-stranded DNA into single strands.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the difference between the leading and lagging strands during DNA replication?

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The leading strand is synthesized continuously, while the lagging strand is synthesized in short segments.

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What is the significance of the origin of replication?

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The origin of replication is the specific location on the DNA where replication begins.