DNA Replication Models and Process
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What is the primary mechanism confirmed by the Meselson-Stahl experiment regarding DNA replication?

  • Semi-Conservative model with one parental and one daughter strand (correct)
  • A hybrid model combining aspects of all three models
  • Conservative model where daughter strands form separately
  • Dispersive model with mixed parental and daughter strands

What role does DnaA play in the initiation of DNA replication in E. coli?

  • Binds to DnaA box sequences at the oriC (correct)
  • Adds RNA primers for DNA synthesis
  • Unwinds the DNA double helix
  • Stabilizes the separated strands

Which statement best describes the function of topoisomerase during DNA replication?

  • Joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand
  • Synthesizes RNA primers for new DNA strands
  • Extends the DNA strands in the 5' to 3' direction
  • Relieves supercoiling tension ahead of the replication fork (correct)

What is a key difference between the leading and lagging strands during DNA replication?

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Which enzyme is responsible for replacing RNA primers with DNA during replication?

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What challenge in eukaryotic DNA replication is addressed by telomerase?

<p>Preventing loss of genetic material at chromosome ends (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Single-Strand Binding Proteins (SSBPs) during DNA replication?

<p>Stabilize separated DNA strands after unwinding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of AT-rich regions in oriC facilitate DNA replication initiation in E. coli?

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What is the primary purpose of DNA Ligase during the replication process?

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Which of the following DNA replication models describes daughter strands being formed separately while parental DNA stays together?

<p>Conservative (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does helicase (DnaB) play in the DNA replication process?

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During elongation, which enzyme is primarily responsible for extending the DNA strand in the 5' to 3' direction?

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What is the challenge known as the chromosome end problem in eukaryotic DNA replication?

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What is required for the initial synthesis of a new DNA strand during replication?

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Which feature of the oriC region in E. coli facilitates the initiation of DNA replication?

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How does the synthesis of Okazaki fragments occur on the lagging strand?

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Which enzyme is responsible for joining Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand during DNA replication?

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What mechanism was demonstrated by the pulse-chase experiment related to eukaryotic DNA replication?

<p>Management of large DNA volume through multiple origins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model of DNA replication describes the mixing of parental and daughter DNA within both strands?

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What role does DNA Polymerase III primarily serve during the elongation phase of DNA replication?

<p>Extends the DNA strand and proofreads (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is responsible for stabilizing separated strands during unwinding in the DNA replication process?

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In eukaryotic DNA replication, what mechanism allows for the management of large DNA volume?

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Which of the following best describes the function of primase in DNA replication?

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What structural feature of the oriC in E. coli facilitates the unwinding process of DNA during replication initiation?

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Which enzyme is primarily responsible for filling in gaps left by RNA primers during DNA replication?

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How does telomerase primarily help in eukaryotic DNA replication?

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Which component of the DNA replication process is responsible for joining Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand?

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Flashcards

Conservative Replication Model

Original DNA double helix remains intact; two entirely new DNA strands form

Semi-Conservative Replication Model

Each new DNA helix has one original (parental) and one new strand

Dispersive Replication Model

Original and new DNA pieces are mixed throughout both strands

DNA Replication Initiation

Starting point of DNA replication, usually oriC in bacteria. Proteins bind to initiate unwinding.

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DNA Replication Elongation

Adding nucleotides to the new strands. Leading strand is continuous, lagging strand is discontinuous.

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Okazaki Fragments

Short segments of DNA synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication

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Replication Fork

Y-shaped region where DNA strands are separated and replication occurs

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Telomeres

Repetitive sequences at the ends of chromosomes, protecting against loss of genetic information.

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Multiple Replication Origins

Eukaryotic DNA has multiple starting points for replication, allowing for quicker replication

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What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

Helicase unwinds the DNA double helix, separating the two strands to create the replication fork.

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What is the role of single-stranded binding proteins (SSBPs) in DNA replication?

SSBPs bind to single-stranded DNA, stabilizing it and preventing strands from re-annealing during replication.

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What is the purpose of topoisomerase in DNA replication?

Topoisomerase relieves the tension caused by unwinding DNA ahead of the replication fork.

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Why are RNA primers necessary in DNA replication?

DNA polymerase can only add nucleotides to an existing 3’-OH end. Primase synthesizes short RNA primers to provide this starting point for DNA synthesis.

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How does leading strand synthesis differ from lagging strand synthesis?

The leading strand is synthesized continuously in the same direction as the replication fork, while the lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously in short fragments called Okazaki fragments.

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What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?

DNA ligase joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand, creating a continuous DNA strand.

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How is the 'end replication problem' in eukaryotes solved?

Telomerase adds repetitive sequences to the ends of chromosomes (telomeres) to prevent loss of genetic material during each replication cycle.

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Describe pulse-chase experiment?

A pulse-chase experiment uses radioactive labeling to track DNA replication. In eukaryotes, the 'pulse' of radioactive thymine (used for DNA synthesis) reveals multiple replication origins. This indicates that eukaryotic replication is not restricted to a single origin.

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Why do eukaryotic chromosomes have multiple origins of replication?

Eukaryotic chromosomes have large amounts of DNA, so multiple origins are needed to replicate the entire genome efficiently and quickly.

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Conservative Model

The parental DNA strands remain together after replication, creating two entirely new strands.

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Semi-Conservative Model

Each new DNA molecule contains one original (parental) strand and one newly synthesized (daughter) strand.

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Dispersive Model

The parental DNA is fragmented, and new and old pieces are mixed within both strands of the daughter DNA.

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oriC

The specific site on the bacterial chromosome where DNA replication begins.

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DnaA Proteins

Proteins that bind to specific sequences in oriC and initiate DNA unwinding.

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Helicase

An enzyme that unwinds the DNA double helix, separating the strands.

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Single-Stranded Binding Proteins (SSBPs)

Proteins that bind to single-stranded DNA, stabilizing it and preventing it from re-annealing.

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Topoisomerase

An enzyme that relieves the tension caused by unwinding the DNA ahead of the replication fork.

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Primase

An enzyme that synthesizes short RNA primers, providing a starting point for DNA polymerase.

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Study Notes

DNA Replication Models

  • Conservative: Parental DNA stays together; daughter strands form separately together.
  • Semi-Conservative: Each DNA molecule has one parental and one daughter strand; confirmed by the Meselson-Stahl experiment.
  • Dispersive: Parental and daughter DNA mixed within both strands.

DNA Replication Process

Initiation

  • Begins at oriC (origin of replication) in E.coli.
  • DnaA proteins bind to DnaA box sequences.
  • AT-rich regions in oriC unwind easily due to fewer hydrogen bonds.

Unwinding

  • Helicase (DnaB) unwinds DNA.
  • Single-strand binding proteins (SSBPs) stabilize separated strands.
  • Topoisomerase (DNA gyrase) relieves supercoiling tension.

Primer Synthesis

  • Primase synthesizes short RNA primers to start DNA synthesis.

Elongation

  • DNA Polymerase III extends the new strand 5' to 3'.
  • Proofreads for errors.
  • Leading strand is synthesized continuously in same direction as replication fork.
  • Lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously as Okazaki fragments in the opposite direction.

Primer Removal and Gap Filling

  • DNA Polymerase I removes RNA primers and replaces them with DNA.
  • DNA Ligase joins Okazaki fragments.

Challenges in Eukaryotic Replication

  • Large DNA volume managed by multiple replication origins (supported by pulse-chase experiments).
  • Chromosome end problem solved by telomerase adding repetitive sequences to telomeres.

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Test your knowledge on the models of DNA replication including conservative, semi-conservative, and dispersive. This quiz covers initiation, unwinding, primer synthesis, and elongation processes in DNA replication in E.coli.

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