What is DNA polymerase and its function?
DNA Replication & Cell Cycle Flashcard-2021

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1.
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DNA polymerase is an enzyme that brings in complementing DNA nucleotides to bond with the exposed parent strand of DNA.
2.
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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?
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Hydrogen bonds.
3.
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What stage of the cell cycle is characterized by DNA condensing into chromosomes and the nucleus disappearing?
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Prophase.
4.
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Why is DNA replication referred to as 'semi-conservative'?
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The old strand is 'conserved' and used to make the new strands.
5.
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What are the end products of binary fission?
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Two independent daughter cells that are identical to each other.
6.
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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?
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Helicase is the enzyme that breaks the hydrogen bonds between base pairs to expose the parent DNA templates.
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What is the function of RNA primase in DNA replication?
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RNA primase synthesizes the short RNA primer to set the location to start replication.
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