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What is the primary purpose of DNA replication?
What is the primary purpose of DNA replication?
DNA replication occurs during the G1 phase of interphase.
DNA replication occurs during the G1 phase of interphase.
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Name one of the roles of DNA Polymerase III in DNA replication.
Name one of the roles of DNA Polymerase III in DNA replication.
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The __________ enzyme unwinds the DNA helix by disrupting hydrogen bonds.
The __________ enzyme unwinds the DNA helix by disrupting hydrogen bonds.
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Match the following enzymes involved in DNA replication with their functions:
Match the following enzymes involved in DNA replication with their functions:
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What is a semi-conservative model of DNA replication?
What is a semi-conservative model of DNA replication?
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Single-stranded binding proteins stabilize unwound DNA during replication.
Single-stranded binding proteins stabilize unwound DNA during replication.
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What is the directionality of the complementary DNA strands?
What is the directionality of the complementary DNA strands?
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What is the primary function of DNA topoisomerase during DNA replication?
What is the primary function of DNA topoisomerase during DNA replication?
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DNA polymerase III can build nucleotides in the 3' to 5' direction.
DNA polymerase III can build nucleotides in the 3' to 5' direction.
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What is the role of RNA primase in DNA replication?
What is the role of RNA primase in DNA replication?
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Okazaki fragments are formed on the ______ strand during DNA replication.
Okazaki fragments are formed on the ______ strand during DNA replication.
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Match the following enzymes with their functions in DNA replication:
Match the following enzymes with their functions in DNA replication:
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What drives the formation of the phosphodiester linkage during DNA synthesis?
What drives the formation of the phosphodiester linkage during DNA synthesis?
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The leading strand is built discontinuously away from the replication fork.
The leading strand is built discontinuously away from the replication fork.
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Why are multiple RNA primers required on the lagging strand?
Why are multiple RNA primers required on the lagging strand?
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DNA ligase is often referred to as the ______ enzyme.
DNA ligase is often referred to as the ______ enzyme.
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Which enzyme is responsible for proofreading the newly synthesized DNA strand?
Which enzyme is responsible for proofreading the newly synthesized DNA strand?
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Single-stranded binding proteins (SSB) are important for stabilizing the unwound DNA during replication.
Single-stranded binding proteins (SSB) are important for stabilizing the unwound DNA during replication.
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Describe the difference in how the leading and lagging strands are synthesized.
Describe the difference in how the leading and lagging strands are synthesized.
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During DNA replication, the daughter strand is produced by adding nucleotides to the ______ end of the RNA primer.
During DNA replication, the daughter strand is produced by adding nucleotides to the ______ end of the RNA primer.
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Study Notes
DNA Replication Overview
- DNA replication is crucial for living organisms.
- It ensures each daughter cell receives a complete copy of genetic information.
- This process occurs during the S phase of interphase.
- Accurate replication is vital for cell growth, repair, and normal function.
Replication Models
- Three models for DNA replication were proposed :
- Semiconservative model (correct): Each new DNA molecule consists of one original strand and one new strand.
- Conservative model: Both original strands stay together, forming a new DNA molecule entirely.
- Dispersive model: Fragments of the original strands are mixed with new strands in each new DNA molecule.
- The Meselson-Stahl experiment confirmed the semiconservative model.
Semi-Conservative Model Details
- Base pairing allows each strand to serve as a template for a new strand.
- Each new strand is half-parent template DNA and half-new.
Anti-parallel Strands
- DNA's backbone is formed by bonding phosphates to sugars.
- The bond occurs between the 3' and 5' carbons.
- DNA has a direction, and complementary strands run in opposite directions.
- This anti-parallel structure poses a problem for replication.
Bonding in DNA
- DNA strands are held together by hydrogen bonds between bases.
- Covalent phosphodiester bonds link nucleotides along each strand.
- These hydrogen bonds are relatively weak.
Enzyme Coordination
- Several enzymes coordinate DNA replication in living cells.
- Leading strand: synthesized continuously in the 5' to 3' direction.
- Lagging strand: synthesized discontinuously in short segments (Okazaki fragments) in the 5' to 3' direction away from the replication fork, requiring multiple RNA primers.
Enzymes Involved in Replication
- Helicase: Unwinds the DNA double helix (unzips).
- Topoisomerase: Prevents the unwinding DNA from tangling.
- Primase: Adds short RNA primers to the DNA to start replication.
- DNA Polymerase III: Builds new DNA strands.
- DNA Polymerase I: Replaces RNA primers with DNA.
- Ligase: Joins Okazaki fragments in the lagging strand.
- Single-stranded binding proteins (SSBs): Stabilize the single strands of DNA.
Step-by-Step Replication
- Step 1: DNA unwinds: Helicase unwinds the DNA double helix. Topoisomerase prevents tangling.
- Step 2: Create a primer: RNA Primase adds RNA primers to the template strand.
- Step 3: Build the new strand: DNA Polymerase III adds nucleotides to the RNA primer in the 5' to 3' direction.
- Step 4: Replace primer with DNA: DNA Polymerase I removes the RNA primers and replaces them with DNA nucleotides. Ligase joins Okazaki fragments in the lagging strand.
Leading and Lagging Strands Summary
- Leading strand: Synthesized continuously in the 5' to 3' direction, toward the replication fork.
- Lagging strand: Synthesized discontinuously, in Okazaki fragments, away from the replication fork; Requires RNA primers for each Okazaki fragment.
- Okazaki fragments are joined by DNA ligase.
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Explore the fundamental processes of DNA replication, including the semiconservative model and other proposed models. Understand the significance of accurate replication during the S phase of interphase and the experimental evidence that supports these mechanisms. This quiz covers key concepts essential for cell biology and genetics.
