2 - DNA Replication Flashcards
1
Q
DNA Polymerase…
A
The enzyme that controls new nucleotides bonding to DNA, to form new strand
2
Q
Primers…
A
Short nucleotide sequences formed at 3’ end of DNA strand, from which new strand grows (using DNA polymerase
3
Q
When does DNA replication happen?
A
During growth, BEFORE mitosis
4
Q
Leading strand is formed by…
A
Continuous replication, from the 3’ end of parental strand
5
Q
Lagging strand is formed by…
A
Discontinuous replication, from the 5’ end of the second parental strand
6
Q
Ligase…
A
Joins together fragments, producing lagging strand
7
Q
What does the process require as energy?
A
ATP
8
Q
Why is DNA replication important?
A
To ensure that a exact copy of the DNA is passed onto new cells
