DNA Replication Process

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What is the specific point at which DNA replication always starts?

Origin of replication

What is the process called when a new DNA strand is formed over a template?

Polymerization

Which enzyme is involved in arranging some nucleotides on the template strands to assist DNA polymerase?

Primase enzyme

How many units does a DNA polymerase molecule consist of?

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

Where can DNA polymerase add a nucleotide during replication?

<p>3-OH group</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the ability of DNA polymerase to remove a wrongly added nucleotide?

<p>Proof-reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the shorter fragments of DNA synthesized on the lagging strand during replication called?

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

In which form does the lagging strand synthesize during DNA replication?

<p>Fragments form</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many nucleotides form an Okazaki Fragment in eukaryotes?

<p>1000-2000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the mechanism by which DNA polymerase synthesizes both daughter strands during replication?

<p>Mechanism of DNA polymerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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