5 Questions
What is the process of synthesizing new DNA strands called?
DNA Replication
Who elucidated the semiconservative nature of DNA replication in 1957?
Matthew Meselson and Franklin Stahl
In which direction does DNA replication proceed?
Bidirectional elongation
What problem was resolved by Reiji Okazaki in the 1960s related to DNA replication?
Simultaneous replication of antiparallel strands
What is used as a template for the synthesis of new complementary DNA strands during replication?
An old DNA strand
Study Notes
DNA Replication
- The process of synthesizing new DNA strands is called DNA replication.
- In 1957, the semiconservative nature of DNA replication was elucidated by Meselson and Stahl.
- DNA replication proceeds in the 5' to 3' direction.
- Reiji Okazaki resolved the problem of how to replicate the lagging strand in the 1960s.
- The template used for the synthesis of new complementary DNA strands during replication is the original DNA molecule.
Test your knowledge of the process of synthesizing new DNA strands and the rules that govern DNA replication, including semiconservative nature and 5' to 3' elongation. Explore the contributions of Meselson and Stahl in elucidating the semiconservative nature of DNA replication.
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