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  • Q1
    the process of making identical copies of DNA before cell division
    DNA Replication
    30s
  • Q2
    Each half of an original DNA molecule serves as a templete for a new strand, and the two new DNA molecules each have one old and one new strand.
    Semiconservative replication
    30s
  • Q3
    An enzyme that unwinds the double helix of DNA and separates the DNA strands in preparation for DNA replication.
    DNA helicase
    30s
  • Q4
    Enzyme involved in DNA replication that joins individual nucleotides to produce a DNA molecule
    DNA Polymerase
    30s
  • Q5
    the strand of DNA that is continuously synthesized into the replication fork.
    leading strand
    30s
  • Q6
    The strand that is synthesized away from the replication fork , in fragments using sections called Okazaki fragments.
    lagging strand
    30s
  • Q7
    Small fragments of DNA produced on the lagging strand during DNA replication, joined later by DNA ligase to form a complete strand.
    Okazaki fragments
    30s
  • Q8
    enzyme which connects the individual okazaki fragments on the lagging strand by forming covalent bonds
    DNA ligase
    30s
  • Q9
    5' to 3' direction; In DNA synthesis, DNA strands always elongate in a 5' to 3' direction.
    direction of replication
    30s
  • Q10
    The form of DNA, referring to its two strands wound into a spiral shape.
    double helix
    30s
  • Q11
    An enzyme that creates a short RNA primer for initiation of DNA replication.
    Primase
    30s
  • Q12
    A molecule that consists of nucleotide monomers used for transmitting genetic information from one generation to the next
    deoxyribonucleic acid
    30s
  • Q13
    Macromolecules that includes DNA and RNA.
    nucleic acid
    30s
  • Q14
    A subunit of nucleic acids formed from a simple sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
    nucleotide
    30s
  • Q15
    A nitrogen base found in DNA and RNA. It pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA
    adenine
    30s

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