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What happens during the initiation phase of DNA replication?
What happens during the initiation phase of DNA replication?
- The DNA double helix is unwound at specific origins. (correct)
- The replication forks begin to move apart.
- DNA strands are synthesized into new molecules.
- RNA primers are synthesized to start the process.
Which statement best describes the role of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
Which statement best describes the role of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
- It synthesizes short RNA primers.
- It stabilizes DNA polymerase on the template strand.
- It seals gaps between newly synthesized DNA strands. (correct)
- It unwinds the DNA double helix.
In the semiconservative model of DNA replication, how does each daughter molecule form?
In the semiconservative model of DNA replication, how does each daughter molecule form?
- It contains one parental and one new synthesized strand. (correct)
- It consists solely of the lagging strand.
- It is composed of two parental strands.
- It contains two newly synthesized strands.
What differentiates the synthesis of the leading strand from that of the lagging strand?
What differentiates the synthesis of the leading strand from that of the lagging strand?
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for adding nucleotides to a growing DNA strand during replication?
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for adding nucleotides to a growing DNA strand during replication?
What is the primary function of the sliding clamp (beta clamp) during DNA replication?
What is the primary function of the sliding clamp (beta clamp) during DNA replication?
Mistakes during DNA replication can lead to genetic abnormalities, potentially resulting in which of the following?
Mistakes during DNA replication can lead to genetic abnormalities, potentially resulting in which of the following?
What is the significance of primase in the DNA replication process?
What is the significance of primase in the DNA replication process?
What is the primary role of Single-Stranded DNA Binding Protein (SSB) during DNA replication?
What is the primary role of Single-Stranded DNA Binding Protein (SSB) during DNA replication?
Which DNA polymerase in prokaryotes is primarily responsible for DNA replication?
Which DNA polymerase in prokaryotes is primarily responsible for DNA replication?
What mechanism ensures fidelity in DNA replication by allowing the correction of incorrectly incorporated nucleotides?
What mechanism ensures fidelity in DNA replication by allowing the correction of incorrectly incorporated nucleotides?
How does the primase complex in eukaryotes initiate primer synthesis?
How does the primase complex in eukaryotes initiate primer synthesis?
What is the role of topoisomerases during DNA replication?
What is the role of topoisomerases during DNA replication?
Which process occurs when DNA polymerase I replaces the RNA primer with DNA nucleotides?
Which process occurs when DNA polymerase I replaces the RNA primer with DNA nucleotides?
What characteristic distinguishes Type 1 from Type 2 topoisomerases?
What characteristic distinguishes Type 1 from Type 2 topoisomerases?
Which enzyme is involved in resolving intertwined daughter strands during linear chromosome replication?
Which enzyme is involved in resolving intertwined daughter strands during linear chromosome replication?
During which phase of DNA replication do replication forks move bi-directionally?
During which phase of DNA replication do replication forks move bi-directionally?
What specific challenge does the lagging strand face during DNA replication?
What specific challenge does the lagging strand face during DNA replication?
What is the function of telomerase in eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of telomerase in eukaryotic cells?
Which term describes the complex that facilitates simultaneous replication of leading and lagging strands?
Which term describes the complex that facilitates simultaneous replication of leading and lagging strands?
What happens at the termination of DNA replication in circular chromosomes?
What happens at the termination of DNA replication in circular chromosomes?
Which of the following represents a key component that ensures the efficient loading of new polymerase at each Okazaki fragment?
Which of the following represents a key component that ensures the efficient loading of new polymerase at each Okazaki fragment?
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DNA Replication
DNA Replication
The process of copying the entire genome of a parent cell before cell division, ensuring identical DNA copies for daughter cells.
Semiconservative Replication Model
Semiconservative Replication Model
Each new DNA molecule contains one original parental strand (old) and one newly synthesized strand (new).
DNA Replication Steps
DNA Replication Steps
The process of DNA unwinding, separating, and building new strands.
Initiator Protein
Initiator Protein
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Helicase
Helicase
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Primase
Primase
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Leading Strand
Leading Strand
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Lagging Strand
Lagging Strand
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Single-Stranded DNA Binding Protein (SSB)
Single-Stranded DNA Binding Protein (SSB)
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DNA Gyrase
DNA Gyrase
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Nick Translation
Nick Translation
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DNA Polymerase III
DNA Polymerase III
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DNA Polymerase Proofreading Function
DNA Polymerase Proofreading Function
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Replisome
Replisome
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Sliding Clamp
Sliding Clamp
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Clamp Loader
Clamp Loader
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Origin of Replication
Origin of Replication
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Termination of Replication (Circular Chromosomes)
Termination of Replication (Circular Chromosomes)
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Topoisomerases
Topoisomerases
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Telomere
Telomere
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Telomerase
Telomerase
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Study Notes
DNA Replication
- DNA replication duplicates the entire genome of a parent cell before division, ensuring identical copies for daughter cells.
- Replication occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle.
- Errors in replication or chromosome segregation contribute to genetic abnormalities, implicated in cancer and other diseases.
The Semiconservative Model of DNA Replication
- The semiconservative model proposes that parental DNA strands separate, each serving as a template for a new complementary strand.
- Each daughter DNA molecule comprises one original and one newly synthesized strand.
Phases of DNA Replication
- Initiation: The DNA double helix unwinds at origins of replication, forming replication bubbles.
- Elongation: Replication machinery synthesizes daughter strands along parental DNA.
- Termination: Replication forks meet, and replication complexes assemble.
Key Proteins and Enzymes in Replication
- Initiator Protein: Recognizes origin of replication, initiating the process.
- Helicase: Unwinds the DNA double helix by breaking hydrogen bonds.
- Primase: Synthesizes short RNA primers, essential for DNA polymerase.
- Sliding Clamp (Beta Clamp): Stabilizes DNA polymerase, preventing its detachment from the template.
- DNA Polymerase: Polymerizes nucleotide chains, reading the template in 3' to 5' direction and synthesizing in 5' to 3' direction.
- DNA Ligase: Seals gaps between Okazaki fragments.
Leading and Lagging Strands
- Leading Strand: Synthesized continuously in the 5' to 3' direction, following the replication fork.
- Lagging Strand: Synthesized discontinuously in Okazaki fragments due to the 3' to 5' template orientation, opposite to the replication fork's movement.
Other Essential Enzymes and Proteins
- Single-Stranded DNA Binding Protein (SSB): Stabilizes single-stranded DNA, preventing re-annealing and degradation.
- DNA Gyrase: A bacterial enzyme that relieves positive supercoiling ahead of replication forks.
Primer Synthesis and Polymerase Switching
- DNA polymerase needs a 3' hydroxyl group to initiate synthesis.
- Primase synthesizes short RNA primers.
- In eukaryotes, a primase complex initiates primer synthesis and interacts with DNA polymerase during polymerase switching.
Proofreading Function of DNA Polymerase
- DNA polymerases possess a 3' to 5' exonuclease activity for proofreading, removing incorrect nucleotides.
DNA Polymerases in Prokaryotes
- DNA Polymerase I: Has polymerase and 5' to 3' exonuclease activity, involved in Okazaki fragment processing.
- DNA Polymerase III: The main DNA replicating enzyme in prokaryotes.
- DNA Polymerase II: Involved in DNA repair.
Terminal Transferase
- Used in labs to add nucleotides to DNA ends without a template.
Nick Translation
- DNA polymerase I replaces RNA primers with DNA, using its 5' to 3' exonuclease activity.
- Nick translation is a "cut-and-patch" mechanism used for labeling DNA.
Replication Machinery and Efficiency
- DNA polymerase III is crucial in coordinated DNA replication.
- Replication machinery coordinates leading and lagging strand synthesis.
Coordinated Function & Replication
- Replication involves coordinated protein function at the replication fork.
- The replisome is a complex of proteins facilitating simultaneous replication of both strands.
- Replisome components include DNA polymerase, sliding clamp, and clamp loader.
- Sliding clamps attach polymerase to the template and clamp loaders mediate polymerase recruitment.
- Coordinated functions ensure smooth lagging strand synthesis.
Replication in Different Organisms
- Most eukaryotic and bacterial DNA replicates bi-directionally from a single origin of replication (replicon).
- Circular chromosomes (e.g., E. coli) have a single replicon and replicate from a single starting point.
- Replication creates a replication bubble with forks moving in opposite directions until joining.
- Eukaryotic chromosomes possess multiple replicons, initiating replication simultaneously.
- Replication forks progress to chromosome ends (telomeres).
Termination of Replication
- Replication in circular chromosomes ends when replication forks meet.
- Interlinked daughter DNAs require topoisomerases for separation.
- Replication forks converging in linear chromosomes create intertwining daughter strands, fixed by topoisomerases.
Topoisomerases
- These enzymes regulate DNA supercoiling by cleaving and resealing DNA strands.
- Two types exist: Type 1 and Type 2.
- Type 1 topoisomerases relax supercoils by passing one strand through another, using no energy.
- Type 2 topoisomerases unwind supercoils by cleaving both DNA strands, requiring ATP.
Telomere Replication
- Telomeres are protective, repetitive sequences at chromosome ends.
- Telomeres are rich in guanine (G).
- Replication struggles to reach the chromosome ends because of the lack of a 3' hydroxyl group.
- Telomerase, an enzyme, adds repeat sequences to the 3' end, preventing degradation and maintaining telomere length.
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Explore the fascinating process of DNA replication, from the semiconservative model to the various phases involved, such as initiation and elongation. This quiz will test your understanding of how DNA ensures the faithful transmission of genetic information and the implications of its errors. Dive into the intricate mechanisms that underlie cell division.
