6a Cell Cycle and DNA Rep. Vocabulary

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What is the third phase of mitosis where sister chromatids separate?

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Anaphase

Front

Which enzyme is responsible for building new strands of DNA during replication?

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DNA polymerase

Front

What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

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Untwists and opens DNA strands

Front

During which stage of the cell cycle does the cell grow and prepare for division?

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Interphase

Front

What is the function of ligase in DNA replication?

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Binds Okazaki fragments

Front

Which phase of mitosis involves chromosomes aligning along the equator of the cell?

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Metaphase

Front

What is the primary function of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To guide the movement of sister chromatids

Front

Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the re-formation of the nuclear membrane?

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Telophase

Front

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

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Leading strand is synthesized continuously, lagging strand in fragments

Front

What is the role of primase in DNA replication?

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Synthesizes short RNA primers