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What type of sugar is present in DNA?
What type of sugar is present in DNA?
Which type of RNA is responsible for carrying genetic information from the nucleus to the cytoplasm?
Which type of RNA is responsible for carrying genetic information from the nucleus to the cytoplasm?
What is the main role of DNA polymerase I during DNA replication?
What is the main role of DNA polymerase I during DNA replication?
Which replication model suggests that both strands of the new DNA molecule contain a mixture of old and new DNA?
Which replication model suggests that both strands of the new DNA molecule contain a mixture of old and new DNA?
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DNA polymerase I was first discovered in which organism?
DNA polymerase I was first discovered in which organism?
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What is the rate of DNA synthesis by DNA polymerase I compared to the in vivo rate?
What is the rate of DNA synthesis by DNA polymerase I compared to the in vivo rate?
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Which crucial ion is required by DNA polymerase I for its function?
Which crucial ion is required by DNA polymerase I for its function?
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What type of strand does RNA possess in contrast to DNA?
What type of strand does RNA possess in contrast to DNA?
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What is the primary function of DNA polymerase III during DNA replication?
What is the primary function of DNA polymerase III during DNA replication?
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Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix?
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What is required for DNA polymerase III to initiate the synthesis of a new DNA strand?
What is required for DNA polymerase III to initiate the synthesis of a new DNA strand?
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What role does RNA polymerase (Primase) play during DNA replication?
What role does RNA polymerase (Primase) play during DNA replication?
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Which statement accurately describes the function of DNA Gyrase or Topoisomerase I?
Which statement accurately describes the function of DNA Gyrase or Topoisomerase I?
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What is a replicon in the context of DNA replication?
What is a replicon in the context of DNA replication?
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What is the direction of synthesis for DNA polymerases during DNA replication?
What is the direction of synthesis for DNA polymerases during DNA replication?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for DNA polymerase III to function?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for DNA polymerase III to function?
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Study Notes
DNA Replication
- DNA replication produces two identical copies of a DNA molecule.
- There are three models for DNA replication: conservative, semi-conservative, and dispersive.
- Semi-conservative replication is the correct model.
- Each new DNA molecule contains one original strand and one new strand.
DNA vs RNA
- DNA and RNA are both nucleic acids.
- DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA contains ribose sugar.
- DNA contains thymine, while RNA contains uracil.
- DNA is a double-stranded helix, while RNA is single-stranded.
- DNA serves as the genetic material in most living organisms, while RNA serves as the genetic material in some viruses.
Types of RNA
- There are three main types of RNA: ribosomal RNA (rRNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), and transfer RNA (tRNA).
- rRNA is the largest RNA type and is involved in ribosome synthesis.
- mRNA carries genetic information from the nucleus to the cytoplasm.
- tRNA is the smallest RNA type and carries amino acids during translation.
DNA Polymerase
- DNA polymerase is the enzyme responsible for DNA synthesis.
- There are three main types of DNA polymerase: I, II, and III.
- DNA polymerase I was the first discovered DNA polymerase.
- DNA polymerase I primarily functions for DNA repair.
- DNA polymerase II primarily functions for DNA repair.
- DNA polymerase III is the main enzyme for DNA synthesis in vivo.
DNA Synthesis Requirements
- All DNA polymerases require four types of deoxynucleotides in triphosphate form, Mg++ ions, and a DNA template.
- DNA polymerase III requires a free 3’-OH end on a polynucleotide chain to add new nucleotides.
- DNA polymerase III is ATP dependent.
Direction of DNA Synthesis
- All DNA polymerases add nucleotides to the 3’-OH end of a growing chain.
- They synthesize DNA in the 5’ to 3’ direction.
DNA Replication Steps
- Unwinding the DNA helix involves breaking hydrogen bonds between the strands.
- Replication starts at the "point of origin."
- There is one point of origin in prokaryotes and many points of origin in eukaryotes.
- Each segment of DNA in eukaryotes that is controlled by a single point of origin is called a replicon.
Enzymes involved in Unwinding
- Helicase unwinds the DNA helix using ATP energy.
- Single-strand binding proteins (SSBs) stabilize the unwound strands to prevent them from rebinding.
- DNA Gyrase or Topoisomerase I relieves tension in the DNA helix caused by unwinding by cutting and sealing DNA strands.
Initiation of DNA Synthesis
- DNA polymerase III requires a free 3’-OH end to start synthesis.
- RNA polymerase (Primase) synthesizes a short RNA primer to provide a 3’-OH end.
- DNA polymerase III then adds deoxyribonucleotides to the primer.
- The RNA primer is removed and replaced with DNA by DNA polymerase I.
DNA Replication Fork
- The Y-shaped structure formed during DNA replication is called the replication fork.
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Test your understanding of DNA replication and the differences between DNA and RNA. This quiz covers key models of DNA replication and the various types of RNA. Challenge yourself with questions that reinforce your knowledge of these essential biomolecules.
