DNA Replication

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?
Back
Helicase is the enzyme that unzips the DNA double helix to prepare for replication.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which enzyme is responsible for checking DNA for errors and fixing them?
Back
DNA Polymerase is responsible for checking DNA for errors and fixing them.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of ligase in DNA replication?
Back
Ligase is the enzyme that fixes the Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does DNA polymerase build new DNA along the leading strand?
Back
DNA polymerase builds new DNA continuously along the leading strand.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In which direction is DNA built?
Back
DNA is built in the 5' to 3' direction, with new nucleotides added to the 3' end.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are Okazaki fragments?
Back
Okazaki fragments are short sequences of DNA nucleotides synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of primase in DNA replication?
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Primase synthesizes a short RNA primer to provide a starting point for DNA polymerase.
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