Flashcards: Fundamentals of DNA Replication — 10 cards

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1Question

DNA double helix — structure?

Answer

Two antiparallel strands with base pairing.

2Question

DNA — structure?

Answer

Double helix, two antiparallel strands.

3Question

Replication fork — role?

Answer

Site where DNA unwinds for replication.

4Question

Nucleotide — components?

Answer

Phosphate, deoxyribose sugar, nitrogenous base.

5Question

RNA polymerase — function?

Answer

Synthesizes RNA from DNA template.

6Question

Complementary bases — pairs?

Answer

A pairs with T; C pairs with G.

7Question

Antiparallel strands — significance?

Answer

Allow proper enzymatic function during replication.

8Question

DNA replication fork — feature?

Answer

Y-shaped structure where DNA unwinds.

9Question

Helicase — role?

Answer

Unwinds DNA at the replication fork.

10Question

Leading vs lagging strand — difference?

Answer

Leading is continuous; lagging is discontinuous.

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