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What is the role of telomerase in linear DNA replication?
What is the role of telomerase in linear DNA replication?
In theta replication of circular DNA, how are new strands synthesized?
In theta replication of circular DNA, how are new strands synthesized?
What initiates the process of rolling circle replication?
What initiates the process of rolling circle replication?
What distinguishes the lagging strand from the leading strand in linear DNA replication?
What distinguishes the lagging strand from the leading strand in linear DNA replication?
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What is the primary function of DNA ligase in linear DNA replication?
What is the primary function of DNA ligase in linear DNA replication?
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What characterizes the conservative mode of DNA replication?
What characterizes the conservative mode of DNA replication?
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Which statement best describes the semi-conservative mode of DNA replication?
Which statement best describes the semi-conservative mode of DNA replication?
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During the elongation phase of DNA replication, what is the role of DNA polymerase?
During the elongation phase of DNA replication, what is the role of DNA polymerase?
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What occurs during the termination phase of DNA replication?
What occurs during the termination phase of DNA replication?
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How does the dispersive mode of DNA replication differ from other modes?
How does the dispersive mode of DNA replication differ from other modes?
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Which of the following steps is NOT part of the DNA replication process?
Which of the following steps is NOT part of the DNA replication process?
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What is the significance of proofreading during DNA replication?
What is the significance of proofreading during DNA replication?
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What happens to Okazaki fragments after they are synthesized?
What happens to Okazaki fragments after they are synthesized?
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Study Notes
DNA Replication Modes
- DNA replicates through three potential modes: conservative, dispersive, and semi-conservative.
- Conservative: Original DNA remains intact; a completely new molecule is synthesized. Results in one daughter DNA with original strands and one with two new strands.
- Dispersive: Original DNA strands break into fragments; fragments serve as templates for new DNA synthesis. Daughter DNA molecules have mixed segments of old and new DNA.
- Semi-Conservative: Each resulting DNA molecule consists of one parental (original) strand and one newly synthesized strand. This method ensures accurate genetic information preservation and transfer.
DNA Replication Process
- DNA replication requires: initiation, elongation, termination, proofreading and repair.
- Initiation: DNA unwinds at origins of replication, forming replication forks.
- Elongation: DNA polymerase synthesizes new strands. The leading strand is continuous; the lagging strand is synthesized in Okazaki fragments.
- Termination: RNA primers are replaced with DNA; DNA ligase joins the fragments.
- Proofreading and Repair: DNA polymerase corrects errors; additional repair mechanisms ensure accuracy.
- This semi-conservative process ensures each new DNA molecule has one original and one new strand, preserving genetic information.
DNA Replication Conformations
- DNA replication mechanisms are similar across organisms but conformations vary.
- Linear DNA Replication: Helicases unwind DNA, primase creates RNA primers, DNA polymerase synthesizes (continuous leading strands and fragments lagging strands), RNA primers are replaced with DNA, ligase joins fragments, telomerase replicates telomeres to prevent information loss.
- Circular DNA (Theta Conformation): Helicases unwind at a single origin, primase adds primers, DNA polymerase synthesizes new strands bidirectionally, and ligase joins Okazaki fragments until the original circle is duplicated into two identical circular DNA molecules.
- Circular DNA (Rolling Circle Conformation): An enzyme nicks the DNA. DNA polymerase synthesizes a new strand, displacing the old strand. The displaced strand acts as a template for a complementary strand, leading to rapid circular DNA replication.
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This quiz explores the three modes of DNA replication: conservative, dispersive, and semi-conservative. It also covers the steps involved in the DNA replication process, including initiation, elongation, and termination. Test your understanding of these fundamental concepts in genetics.
