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What is the function of RNA primers in lagging strand synthesis?
What is the function of RNA primers in lagging strand synthesis?
Why does DNA polymerase III need many RNA primers in lagging strand synthesis?
Why does DNA polymerase III need many RNA primers in lagging strand synthesis?
What is the size of the short DNA fragments synthesized by DNA polymerase III in lagging strand synthesis?
What is the size of the short DNA fragments synthesized by DNA polymerase III in lagging strand synthesis?
What is the name given to the short DNA fragments synthesized in the lagging strand synthesis?
What is the name given to the short DNA fragments synthesized in the lagging strand synthesis?
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What is the role of helicase in the lagging strand synthesis?
What is the role of helicase in the lagging strand synthesis?
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Study Notes
Lagging Strand Synthesis
- RNA primers provide a starting point for DNA synthesis in the lagging strand, allowing DNA polymerase III to synthesize short DNA fragments.
Function of RNA Primers
- Multiple RNA primers are needed in lagging strand synthesis because DNA polymerase III synthesizes short DNA fragments in a discontinuous manner.
Characteristics of Short DNA Fragments
- The short DNA fragments synthesized by DNA polymerase III in lagging strand synthesis are around 1000-2000 nucleotides in length.
Naming of Short DNA Fragments
- The short DNA fragments synthesized in lagging strand synthesis are called Okazaki fragments.
Role of Helicase
- Helicase unwinds the double-stranded DNA, creating a replication fork that allows access to the lagging strand, where synthesis can occur.
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Test your knowledge on DNA replication with this quiz! Learn about the differences between leading and lagging strand synthesis and why multiple RNA primers are required for lagging strand synthesis. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the replication fork, helicase, DNA polymerase, and primase. Sharpen your skills and expand your knowledge on this important biological process.
