5 Questions
Which enzyme synthesizes RNA primers in the lagging strand during DNA replication?
Primase
What is the term used to describe the synthesis of the lagging strand during DNA replication?
Semi-discontinuous replication
What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?
Breaks the hydrogen bonding in the replication fork
Which enzyme synthesizes Okazaki fragments in the lagging strand during DNA replication?
DNA polymerase III
What is the term used to describe the synthesis of the leading strand during DNA replication?
Continuous replication
Study Notes
DNA Replication Enzymes and Processes
- Primase synthesizes RNA primers in the lagging strand during DNA replication.
- The term "discontinuous synthesis" describes the synthesis of the lagging strand during DNA replication.
DNA Replication Enzymes and Processes (continued)
- Helicase unwinds the double helix, allowing access to the template strands during DNA replication.
- DNA polymerase synthesizes Okazaki fragments in the lagging strand during DNA replication.
DNA Replication Processes
- The term "continuous synthesis" describes the synthesis of the leading strand during DNA replication.
Test your knowledge on the DNA replication process with our quiz on the synthesis of the lagging strand. Learn about the role of DNA polymerase III, helicase, and primase in the creation of Okazaki fragments and the synthesis of RNA primers. See if you can identify the steps involved in the discontinuous synthesis of the lagging DNA strand and prove your mastery of this essential biological process.
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