DNA Replication
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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

  • Synthesizing RNA primers
  • Forming phosphodiester bonds between two free nucleotides
  • Unwinding the double helix of DNA
  • Initiating DNA synthesis by adding nucleotides to the 3' end of a primer (correct)

    • What is the function of a primer in DNA replication?

  • To act as a template for RNA synthesis
  • To catalyze the formation of phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides
  • To unwind the double helix of DNA
  • To provide a starting point for DNA polymerase to initiate DNA synthesis (correct)

    • What is the direction of synthesis for the new DNA strand during DNA replication?

  • 3' to 5'
  • 5' to 3' (correct)
  • 3' to 3'
  • 5' to 5'

    • What enzyme is responsible for unwinding the double helix of DNA during replication?

    <p>Helicase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the new DNA strand that is synthesized continuously in the 5' to 3' direction?

    <p>Leading strand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of RNA polymerase in DNA replication?

    <p>Initiating synthesis between two mononucleotides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of primase in DNA replication?

    <p>Synthesizing RNA primers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the new DNA strand that is synthesized discontinuously in the 5' to 3' direction?

    <p>Lagging strand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of DNA replication?

    <p>To produce additional copies of the cell's blueprint for new cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components involved in DNA replication?

    <p>DNA polymerase, helicase, and primase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

    <p>To synthesize a new DNA strand by adding nucleotides to the 3' end of a pre-existing DNA strand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a leading strand from a lagging strand at a DNA replication fork?

    <p>The leading strand is synthesized continuously in the 5' to 3' direction, while the lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously in the 3' to 5' direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

    <p>To unwind the double helix structure of DNA at the replication fork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of DNA replication in the continuity of life?

    <p>It ensures the transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the enzyme responsible for synthesizing the new DNA strand?

    <p>DNA polymerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms the phosphodiester bonds between adjacent nucleotide units pairing to the template strand of DNA?

    <p>DNA polymerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

    <p>Unwinding the parental DNA duplex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for sealing the nicks in the backbone of newly synthesized DNA strands?

    <p>DNA ligase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What serves as the template for the new DNA strand during replication?

    <p>Parental DNA strand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of DNA replication process?

    <p>To accurately duplicate genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    DNA Replication Process Overview

    • DNA is made up of 2 strands with 4 types of deoxyribonucleotides: A, C, G, and T, connected through phosphodiester bonds.
    • Complementary pairing of bases occurs with A:T and C:G, forming the double helical structure of DNA.
    • When new DNA strands are synthesized, the same A:T and C:G pairing principle is applied.
    • The parental DNA strand serves as the template for the new DNA strand, carrying the specific sequence of bases from the parental genome.
    • The sequence of the new DNA strand is identical to the other strand in the parental DNA.
    • The new strand of DNA is synthesized by an enzyme called DNA polymerase, which sequentially synthesizes phosphodiester bonds to incorporate nucleotides.
    • Helicase unwinds the parental DNA duplex to expose the sequence of bases, creating a "replication fork" where replication can occur.
    • DNA polymerase forms phosphodiester bonds between adjacent nucleotide units pairing to the template strand of DNA.
    • The process of DNA replication allows for the accurate duplication of genetic information.

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    Test your knowledge of the DNA replication process with this quiz. Explore the complementary pairing of bases, the role of DNA polymerase, and the accurate duplication of genetic information.

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