Questions and Answers
What are the three main types of DNA polymerases?
DNA polymerase I, DNA polymerase II, and DNA polymerase III.
What is the main function of DNA polymerase I?
DNA repair and replication in prokaryotes.
In which process is DNA polymerase II involved?
DNA repair in eukaryotes.
Which enzyme is responsible for DNA replication in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
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What is the function of DNA ligase?
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What is the role of primase in DNA replication?
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What is the function of telomerase?
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Name three models of DNA replication mentioned in the text.
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Describe rolling circle replication.
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Explain D-loop (mitochondrial) replication.
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What is O(theta) mode of replication?
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Name two accessory proteins involved in DNA replication and their functions.
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Explain the process of DNA replication.
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What is the difference between bidirectional and unidirectional DNA replication?
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What is semi-conservative replication?
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Describe semi-discontinuous replication.
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What are replication forks?
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What is the leading strand in DNA replication?
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What are Okazaki fragments?
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What is the role of a replication origin in DNA replication?
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Explain the term 'replication origin' in the context of DNA replication.
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How does DNA replication differ in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
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What is the significance of DNA replication being a bidirectional process?
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Study Notes
DNA Replication
- There are three main types of DNA polymerases: DNA polymerase I, DNA polymerase II, and DNA polymerase III.
DNA Polymerase Functions
- DNA polymerase I is responsible for repairing DNA.
- DNA polymerase II is involved in leading strand synthesis during DNA replication.
- DNA polymerase III is responsible for DNA replication in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
Enzymes in DNA Replication
- DNA ligase seals Okazaki fragments together in lagging strand synthesis.
- Primase synthesizes RNA primers for DNA replication.
- Telomerase adds telomeres to the ends of chromosomes.
Models of DNA Replication
- Three models of DNA replication are:
- Theta replication
- Rolling circle replication
- D-loop (mitochondrial) replication
DNA Replication Process
- Leading strand synthesis is continuous in the 5' to 3' direction.
- Lagging strand synthesis is discontinuous in short Okazaki fragments.
- Replication forks are the Y-shaped structures formed during DNA replication.
- The replication origin is the region where DNA replication initiates.
Accessory Proteins
- Helicase unwinds DNA double helix.
- Topoisomerase relieves DNA supercoiling during replication.
DNA Replication Characteristics
- Semi-conservative replication means each new DNA molecule contains one old strand and one new strand.
- Semi-discontinuous replication refers to the combination of continuous leading strand synthesis and discontinuous lagging strand synthesis.
- Bidirectional DNA replication occurs in both directions from the origin of replication.
- Unidirectional DNA replication occurs in one direction from the origin of replication.
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic DNA Replication
- DNA replication differs in prokaryotes and eukaryotes in terms of speed, complexity, and initiation mechanisms.
- Bidirectional DNA replication is significant because it allows for faster replication and increased genome stability.
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Test your knowledge of DNA replication in prokaryotes and eukaryotes with this quiz. Explore the concepts of bidirectional and unidirectional replication as you answer questions about replication forks and origin sequences.