DNA Replication

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What do the lines between the nitrogen-containing bases in DNA represent?

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Hydrogen Bonds.

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What enzyme glues the Okazaki fragments together during DNA replication?

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Ligase.

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Why does DNA stay in the nucleus?

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To protect it from becoming damaged.

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What does the term 'semi-conservative' mean in the context of DNA replication?

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DNA consists of half an old strand and half a new strand and the code stays conserved.

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What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

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It unzips the DNA to prepare for replication.

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What are Okazaki fragments?

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Short sequences of DNA synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication.

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What role does DNA polymerase play in DNA replication?

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

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What is the significance of the 5' to 3' direction in DNA replication?

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DNA strands are synthesized in the 5' to 3' direction, which is crucial for the addition of nucleotides.

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What is the purpose of single-stranded binding proteins (SSBPs) during DNA replication?

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They stabilize the unwound DNA strands to prevent them from re-annealing.

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What is the difference between 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.