DNA Replication Process
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What direction does DNA polymerase synthesize new DNA strands during replication?

  • Antiparallel to the template strand
  • 5′→3′ direction (correct)
  • 3′→5′ direction
  • In both directions simultaneously

    • What role do single-stranded binding proteins (SSBs) play during DNA replication?

  • They add nucleotides to the DNA chain
  • They prevent the double-stranded DNA from reforming (correct)
  • They initiate the unwinding process
  • They cut and rejoin the DNA to prevent twisting

    • What is the significance of the origin of replication (ori) in DNA replication?

  • It is the site where DNA polymerase synthesizes genes
  • It is responsible for the twisting of DNA
  • It marks the end of the replication process
  • It determines the starting point for replication (correct)

    • Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA strands during replication?

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

    How does topoisomerase aid in the DNA replication process?

    <p>It prevents the DNA from twisting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nucleotides are added to a newly synthesized DNA chain based on which pairing rules?

    <p>A-T and G-C complementary pairing rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the energy of ATP hydrolysis play in DNA replication?

    <p>It powers the unwinding of DNA strands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural formation is created at the point where DNA strands are unwound?

    <p>Replication fork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does primase play in DNA replication?

    <p>It creates a short RNA primer to initiate a new DNA strand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does DNA polymerase function in relation to RNA primers?

    <p>It can replace RNA primers with DNA nucleotides after synthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the leading strand during DNA replication?

    <p>It is synthesized continuously in the direction of DNA unwinding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of the lagging strand in DNA replication?

    <p>It is synthesized in short segments known as Okazaki fragments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does DNA polymerase only synthesize in the 5' to 3' direction?

    <p>Because it can only add nucleotides to the 3' end of a strand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to RNA primers after DNA synthesis is complete?

    <p>They are replaced with DNA nucleotides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Okazaki fragments relate to DNA replication?

    <p>They are discontinuous segments synthesized on the lagging strand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes a feature of both leading and lagging strands?

    <p>Both strands require RNA primers for initiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do single-stranded binding proteins (SSBs) play during DNA replication?

    <p>They prevent the re-annealing of complementary DNA strands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the direction of replication differ between leading and lagging strands?

    <p>The leading strand is synthesized continuously while the lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What chemical entity is produced by DNA polymerase III on the lagging strand?

    <p>Okazaki fragments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for relieving supercoiling tension ahead of the replication fork?

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

    What structure is formed when two replication forks meet during the replication process?

    <p>Replication bubble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of DNA ligase in the replication of DNA?

    <p>To join Okazaki fragments together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During DNA replication, where does synthesis cease on the lagging strand?

    <p>At the nick position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates replication at multiple sites in eukaryotic chromosomes?

    <p>Multiple origins of replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of primase in DNA replication?

    <p>To synthesize RNA primers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strand is synthesized in a discontinuous manner during DNA replication?

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

    What is the primary cause of chromosome shortening during DNA replication in eukaryotes?

    <p>Removal of the RNA primer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the DNA replication process occurs at the replication fork?

    <p>The separation of the DNA double helix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do telomeres consist of?

    <p>Short, repeating noncoding DNA sequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do telomeres play in DNA replication?

    <p>They prevent chromosome shortening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction do the leading and lagging strands synthesize during DNA replication?

    <p>Both strands synthesize in the 5' to 3' direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of removing the RNA primer in linear chromosomes?

    <p>It creates an incomplete replication of the chromosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do eukaryotic cells protect the ends of their chromosomes?

    <p>By incorporating telomeres into their structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge does DNA polymerase face during the replication of linear chromosomes?

    <p>It cannot fill the gap left at the 5' end after primer removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a primer in DNA replication?

    <p>To serve as a starting point for DNA polymerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism do DNA polymerases use to correct mismatched nucleotides during replication?

    <p>3′→5′ exonuclease activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are telomeres considered crucial for chromosome integrity?

    <p>They protect chromosomes from degradation and fusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a mismatched nucleotide after proofreading by DNA polymerase?

    <p>It is removed and replaced with the correct nucleotide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During DNA replication, what is the direction of synthesis for the new strand being created?

    <p>5′ to 3′</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary functions of DNA polymerase I in E. coli during replication?

    <p>Remove RNA primers and fill gaps with DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of not having a proofreading mechanism in DNA replication?

    <p>Higher rates of mutation accumulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does primase play in the DNA replication process?

    <p>It synthesizes short RNA primers to initiate replication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    DNA Replication

    • DNA replication is the process by which a DNA molecule is copied.
    • The two strands of DNA unwind and separate. Each strand serves as a template for the synthesis of a new strand.
    • The direction of new DNA synthesis is 5' to 3', which is antiparallel to the template strand.
    • New nucleotides are added to the new strand according to the base pairing rules: A with T, and G with C.

    Unwinding and Stabilizing DNA

    • DNA unwinding occurs at a specific region called the origin of replication (ori).
    • DNA helicase unwinds the DNA strands, creating a Y-shaped replication fork.
    • Single-stranded binding proteins (SSBs) coat the exposed single-stranded DNA regions, preventing them from re-pairing.
    • Topoisomerase cuts and rejoins DNA to prevent twisting in circular bacterial chromosomes.

    RNA Primers and Primase

    • DNA polymerases can only add nucleotides to an existing DNA strand.
    • A short RNA primer, synthesized by primase, initiates a new DNA strand.
    • Primase leaves the template, and DNA polymerase takes over, extending the RNA primer with DNA nucleotides.
    • RNA primers are later replaced with DNA during replication.

    Continuous and Discontinuous DNA Synthesis

    • The two strands of DNA are antiparallel. Only one template strand runs in a direction that allows DNA polymerase to make a continuous 5' to 3' copy of the DNA.
    • The other strand is copied in short segments called Okazaki fragments, synthesized in the direction opposite to DNA unwinding (discontinuous replication).

    Leading and Lagging Strands

    • The leading strand is synthesized continuously in the direction of DNA unwinding.
    • The lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously in the direction opposite to DNA unwinding.

    Replication Bubbles and Multiple Origins

    • Unwinding at an ori produces two replication forks, which form a replication bubble.
    • Eukaryotic chromosomes have multiple origins, and a replication bubble forms at each origin.
    • Replication forks eventually meet along the chromosomes to produce fully replicated DNA molecules.

    Telomeres

    • The RNA primer in DNA replication causes a problem for replicating linear chromosomes of eukaryotes.
    • When the primer is removed, it leaves a gap at the 5' end of the new DNA strand that DNA polymerase can't fill.
    • This causes the chromosome to shorten with each replication.
    • The ends of most eukaryotic chromosomes are protected by a buffer of noncoding DNA, the telomere.
    • The telomere consists of short, repeating sequences called telomere repeats.

    Repair of Errors in DNA

    • Errors made during replication are corrected by a proofreading mechanism by DNA polymerases.
    • Remaining base-pair mismatches after replication is complete are corrected by a DNA repair mechanism.

    Proofreading Mechanism

    • The proofreading mechanism allows DNA polymerases to back up and remove mispaired nucleotides.
    • If a newly added nucleotide is mismatched, DNA polymerase reverses and removes the incorrect nucleotide.
    • DNA polymerase then resumes forward synthesis and inserts the correct nucleotide.

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